Three days later, under the personal interrogation of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, the government of the Song Dynasty moved quickly. A joint investigation team commanded by Zhao Kui was soon formed, boarded the ship, and sailed to Dingzhoushan Island outside Qingyuan Mansion.
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Although Zhao Kui is a secretary, he has been practicing martial arts since he was a child. Yu Yunwen beside him is Yunwen Yunwu, who is proficient in everything. In addition, there are Xia Hu, the commander of the front department, leading dozens of elites, and Chen Yuanlang, the director of Dali Temple.
Leading more than a dozen of his subordinates, plus dozens of forbidden troops, it can be said to be a powerful lineup.
As soon as Feng Zhou stepped onto the ship, he hid in his room and sat cross-legged, slowly circulating his magic power and absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. He raced against time and never wasted on this.
"Father Yu Bin (Yu Yunwen)! Why did you bring him again!" Zhao Kui pointed at Master Shengde with an angry look on his face.
This monk is a bastard. He almost ruined my future at the meeting that day! It’s too late for me to hate him now!
"Master Zhao, Master Shengde's magic power is powerful enough to deal with that sea python. It is always true to be prepared for any danger." Yu Yunwen said in a low voice.
"Hmph! Then keep an eye on him, let him control his mouth, and don't let him talk nonsense!" Zhao Kui snorted and said nothing more.
Yu Yunwen is a great talent in the country, and Jian is in the heart of the emperor. He will definitely be a talented person who will become a prince and prime minister in the future. Zhao Kui will not easily offend an outstanding person with a great future because of his personal grudges, so he just said
In one sentence, the matter was put aside.
It's just one more person on the left and right, it doesn't mean anything.
In fact, Zhao Kui has been in Beijing for a long time and naturally knows the reputation of Master Shengde. He knows that he is not only profound in Buddhism and has many believers, but is also said to be so powerful that even the Daoji monks in Lingyin Temple are quite afraid of him.
Therefore, this monk Shengde still has some skills. If this person's emotional intelligence was not too low and he couldn't speak, it would not be Feng Zhou's turn to use his skills.
Yu Yunwen quickly took Master Shengde and hid in the cabin.
On the deck, there were only court officials, large and small, looking at Shengde's back with dissatisfied expressions on their faces.
"Master Zhao, it's just a giant sea python. With so many troops and elite weapons, why are you afraid that it won't be captured? This is good. How can a monk or a Taoist still save the sea python?" Xia Huxiao, the commander of the front department of the palace, said.
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"Commander Xia, I think that Master Shengde is an eminent monk at first glance. It would make sense if he were to conquer demons and eliminate demons. However, our future 'Grand Master of the Song Dynasty' will be a Taoist priest who is only twenty years old.
I'm afraid I haven't read the scriptures clearly, how can I still catch ghosts and subjugate demons?" Chen Yuanlang, the director of Dali Temple, also laughed at the side.
"Yes, I'm afraid that when the time comes and we have to do the hard work, they will show up at the last moment, cast a spell, and then they will take the responsibility of capturing the sea monster into their own hands."
"They think beautifully..."
Everyone showed disdain.
His words all revealed his distrust of the monks and monks.
It's not that everyone looks down on these two monks and Taoists, it's just that their seniors are too embarrassing.
During the Jingkang crisis, the two Huiqin sects trusted Lin Lingsu and Guo Yaoshi, the two living gods. What was the result? The two Huiqin sects were directly kidnapped, and all the civil and military clans of the Manchu Dynasty became prisoners, and the northern land fell into the hands of the Jin people.
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The same is true for the monks of Daxiangguo Temple.
The wind blows loudly all day long, but when it comes time to count on them, they can only chant sutras and recite the Buddha's name.
Zhao Kui said, "Brothers, maybe you didn't attend the meeting. Taoist priest Feng used the 'Five Ghosts Moving' technique. He first moved the gold bricks several feet away, and then controlled the sword of the Han general outside the palace.
They moved to fight in mid-air, and hundreds of civil and military officials rushed to witness it. This cannot be faked."
"Master Zhao, I'm afraid this is just a trick, a trick."
"There are often people like this in the market who play tricks."
"I would say that monks, Taoists, and nuns are not good people."
"I don't believe he is an expert in Taoism either. There is no real expert who is not as powerful as the sky, and who is like him who only hides away from others!"
Everyone expressed disbelief.
Seeing them talking like this, Zhao Kui couldn't help but feel a little doubt.
"Is this Feng Zhou really a liar like Pharmacist Guo?"
Zhao Kui thought so in his heart, but said in his mouth: "You can't say that. If he didn't have the ability, he wouldn't dare to go with us rashly."
"Mr. Zhao, you are rare in the world for your ability to be civil and military. In the future, you will definitely be able to become a prince and become a prime minister, but you may not be able to discover the origin of this monk. Besides, you have to march and fight, kill demons and eliminate demons.
We warriors go to battle to kill the enemy, why do we need people from outside their side to take action!" said Xia Hu, the commander of the front department.
"You are so arrogant, I'm afraid you will suffer a little at the hands of these monks and Taoists." Zhao Kui couldn't say anything else, so he shook his head and sighed.
Regarding the quarrels outside, how could Fengzhou not be aware of the inner martial arts? But he didn't care at all and just kept practicing.
On the second day, the fleet arrived at Dinghai Pier.
Outside the pier, rows of carriages and sedan chairs had long been waiting, and a group of heroic people were waiting at the pier.
When the big ship docked, these people came to greet it.
Feng Zhou was already standing at the bow of the boat. Seeing this, he frowned slightly and said, "Who are they?"
"The chief envoy, deputy envoy, martial arts doctor and others of the Coastal Construction Department."
Yu Yunwen replied.
In the past few days, he was either with Shengde or Fengzhou.
Feng Zhou nodded and said nothing.
These people are local snakes and are directly under the jurisdiction of Zhao Gou. Therefore, they will not obey the arrangements of Yousi, but will only obey the orders of the imperial envoys sent by Zhao Gou.
Sure enough, these people ignored the officials of Dali Temple and communicated with the front secretary on an equal footing. Only when facing Zhao Kui did they behave respectfully.
Zhao Kui had a calm expression and a condescending attitude.
Occasionally answering, these military attachés not only did not feel neglected, but became more enthusiastic.
During the Song Dynasty, the imperial court implemented a policy of using civil society to control military affairs. The backbone of the military men had long been broken, and they naturally had to be humble to the literati who ruled them.
In their view, civil servants should be superior.
As expected, Zhao Kui is very thoughtful and has a very good sense of proportion.
It seems that those who can serve as officials in the court are indeed no ordinary people.
After communicating with the military attache of the Coastal Construction Department, he walked to Feng Zhou and said: "Master Feng, the people from the Coastal Construction Department have discovered something. They suspect that the sea monster is dozens of miles away."
There is an inaccessible island called Liuheng Island. We should be prepared to destroy this sea monster as soon as possible."
Seeing the condescension in Zhao Kui's words, Feng Zhou flashed a sneer in his heart, but said lightly: "Master Zhao is the imperial envoy, so naturally you have the final say."
Seeing Feng Zhou's weak-natured look, Zhao Kui felt a flash of anger in his heart, but it didn't show on his face at all. In the past few days, in the words of his colleagues, Zhao Kui unknowingly developed a prejudice against Feng Zhou.
"Haha, I'll let you be proud for a while. After you find the sea monster, if you can't surrender, then don't blame me for being rude."
Thinking of this, he glanced at Shengde not far away, and thought in his heart: "Yu Bin's father tried his best to recommend Shengde to come. I guess this monk really has extraordinary abilities. Who might he rely on when the time comes? Anyway, I will wait for him."
There are military weapons."
After he went over to discuss with others, Lin Xi, the coastal commander, soon shouted: "It's getting late, and it won't be too late to set off tomorrow. We all have to drink three glasses of wine tonight no matter what!"
"The imperial envoy is on patrol on behalf of the emperor, how can we not make preparations?"
"Let's have a few drinks tonight and get ready to go tomorrow!"
"Yes, it's rare for all of my colleagues from the capital to come here. I'll definitely chat with you and have a few glasses of water and wine."
With the hospitality of these local snakes, everyone gathered together and went to a restaurant.
The guest was naturally Lin Xi, the envoy of the Coastal Envoy.
In the end, even the magistrate of Dinghai County was alarmed. When he heard that the angel was coming, he naturally put down his official duties and came to offer a toast. He hoped to get into Master Zhao's lap so that he could be promoted and make a fortune.
Zhao Kui was sitting at the main table, next to Lin Xi, and on the other side was the Dinghai County Magistrate. He talked and laughed happily, and his witty remarks, coupled with his graceful literary demeanor, made all the officials admire him. He was worthy of being an imperial envoy, and he was indeed personable.
Although Feng Zhou and Sheng De were sitting at the main table, they were at the bottom. However, they had different thoughts and did not take this trivial matter to their hearts.
After three rounds of drinking, the Dinghai County Magistrate picked up the wine glass and said to Feng Zhou: "Although I am here, I have heard of the name of Taoist Master Feng. I would like to offer him a glass of plain wine."
Along the way, Feng Zhou didn't drink at all. At this moment, he said: "I don't drink."
As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned. What do you mean? The local parents toasted you, but you still put on airs? The Taoist priests in Lin'an City are amazing?
At this time, the navy commander and coastal commander Lin Xi frowned slightly, smiled, picked up the wine glass and said, "Master Feng, I'll toast you with a toast, okay?"
When Lin Xi spoke, there was a hint of arrogance. When he thought about it, he was a confidant of the emperor, a naval officer, and a local official. Even in the court, he held a lot of weight. Offering you a glass of wine as a Taoist priest was already a big deal.
You have so much face, even if you are a national master, you still dare not to drink?
What's more, you are not a national teacher, just a country Taoist priest.
"Pindao told me not to drink!"
After the words fell, the whole place fell silent.
Lin Xi's smile froze on her face, and the corners of her eyes twitched.