After all, Zhao Ran and Pei Zhongze are still abbots of the Lecture Hall, and they still have to take the classes. Lu Yuanyuan is worthy of being a direct descendant of the Zhaijiu family. For the same ritual, Zhao Ran has to spend a stick of incense to prepare it, but he just takes it.
It was completed in a short time, and the spell casting efficiency was much higher. Zhao Ran needed to place six talismans, but he could do it with three. The ghost clone that Zhao Ran invited out was so illusory, but when he invited it out, it was just like the real form.
, the difference is quite obvious.
Therefore, in Lu Yuanyuan's class, Zhao Ran really learned a lot of skills and gained new theoretical gains.
Zhao Ran could not forget his old friend, so during his break, he made a special trip to Longtan Guard east of the capital. Zhang Lue, the commander of Longtan Guard, had a close relationship with him. As a general, he could not do anything without permission.
He left his post, so he couldn't return to the capital, so Zhao Ran had to go visit him.
Longtan Guard is located to the east of Qixia Mountain, with 5,600 soldiers guarding the river channel and the east gate of the capital. It is known as the Dragon Pan's Back. Zhang Lue is now in such a critical position.
Because the army was stationed here, the section next to the river formed the lively Longtanpu, where many boat travelers chose to rest.
This was a visit that Zhao Ran had contacted in advance. He was the abbot of a palace, and Zhang Lue was the commander of a guard. Going to the military camp to meet without serious official duties would not have a good impact, so the two of them went to see each other as old personal friends.
We met in a big house in Longtanpu.
Zhao Ran walked leisurely by the river. This section of the river is a waterway of the river. This section of 50 to 60 feet of riverside is covered by large houses, and the scenery is extremely beautiful.
"Brother Zhongdao, this house is nice. It's really comfortable to live in. I've worked hard all my life, and it's time to enjoy the blessings."
"This is a house owned by the former commander. When he left his post and returned to his hometown, he offered it to me at a low price. When I thought it was not expensive anyway, I simply took over the house to support my old mother."
"Oh? My aunt is here too. I must pay her a visit! Please also introduce me to Brother Zhongdao."
"Don't dare."
Zhang Lue was born as a gangster in Beijing. From this, it can be seen that the Zhang family's family background was not that good. Zhang's mother made a living doing menial jobs such as washing, washing, and cooking, so she raised Zhang Lue up. Although Zhang Lue's rise in the ranks can be regarded as a blessing.
Although he has been rich for more than ten years, he has not forgotten his true nature. When he saw Zhao Ran, he still held a sewing basket and chatted with Zhao Ran while working.
To Zhao Ran, Zhang's mother was like an old lady from the neighborhood. She was as sharp as a knife, but she had an indescribable kindness to her.
He and Zhao Ran were making daily arrangements, asking about the situation in Beijing and Sichuan, complaining about their loneliness in the remote small place of Longtan, and complaining about all the inconveniences. After he finished complaining, he started to praise the various benefits. Zhao Ran remained patient.
He listened attentively, chatted with her, and chimed in from time to time. He came to Longtan today just to visit a friend, and he had nothing to do. Spending time with a friend was not as good as spending time with his parents. He still understood this truth.
Zhang Lue was a little frightened by the nagging. After a short time, his butt felt as uncomfortable as sitting on a nail board.
Zhang's mother sighed: "Well, my son just thinks I'm verbose, but didn't I meet with Taoist Master Zhao? Taoist Zhao is indeed a practitioner, and he can listen to my old woman's nagging... Well, my son will go and see it.
How are you preparing the food and wine? No need to stay here."
Zhang Lue went with the amnesty and confessed his crime to Zhao Ran. After he left, Zhang's mother came forward and said: "My son is gone. I just happened to be talking to the Taoist priest. Taoist priest Zhao, Master Zhao Xian, you
Please save our old Zhang family!"
Zhao Ran was suddenly stunned: "Why did the old lady say this?"
Zhang's mother said: "My son is too stubborn. Once he makes up his mind, even nine cows can't bring him back. He listens to me on many other things, but he doesn't listen to me on this marriage. I've told him many things, but he just
He refused to let go, and I blamed him for having no heirs and being unfilial, but he went and took two concubines and came back. He actually gave birth to a child, but he refused to marry a real wife. What do you think should be done?"
Zhao Ran couldn't help but laugh. The old lady's shocking words were indeed a common problem. He thought that Zhang Lue had suffered some serious disaster. It turned out that he just refused to marry a wife. Since he also gave birth to a son, he was not childless.
What 'rescue' the Zhang family?
"Don't worry too much. Maybe Brother Zhongdao just hasn't met the right person. He is in a high position now, and it is really not easy to find a suitable person. In this case, don't worry. Pindao will take a closer look after returning to Beijing.
Look, let’s find a way to solve this lifelong problem for Brother Zhongdao.”
Zhang's mother said: "Taoist Priest, it's no use just telling him about matchmaking. My son is like a man possessed by an evil spirit and won't marry him. I want to ask Taoist Priest to think of a way to cast a spell to scare my son so that he won't marry him."
I'm so confused, so hurry up and get me a wife, Taoist priest, do you think that's okay?"
Zhao Ran was dumbfounded and couldn't refuse her face to face, so he coaxed her along with her wishes: "Don't worry, I'll find a way."
"Scare him well! Use powerful spells!"
"Okay, scare him! Let him know how powerful you are!"
After paying homage to Zhang's mother, the banquet was prepared. Zhang Lue called his three confidants to accompany him and introduced them to Zhao Ran one by one. These three people were all gangsters who followed Zhang Lue around the streets and fought fiercely in Beijing. They were loyal and loyal.
First, he followed Zhang Luetong to join the army in the southwest. There were dozens of troops, large and small, and they fought hundreds of battles. Now everyone is showing his appearance.
One surnamed Niu commanded the Qianshi and was in charge of the army, and the other two were also in charge of the Qianhu, one surnamed Wang and the other surnamed Zhong, and they all led the troops below. It was with these three people as the backbone that Zhang Lue firmly controlled the Longtan Guard.
in hand.
Zhang Lue sighed: "Back then, there were twenty-six people who joined the army with Zhang, but now there are only four brothers left. Every time I think about it, I can't help but shed tears. Brothers, this is what I have told you too much."
Taoist priest Zhao, who was once again occupying the high position of abbot of Tianhe Palace, is still a Taoist priest of Zongsheng Pavilion..."
Zhao Ran corrected: "Pindao has not been a Taoist walker for many years. He has been a Taoist walker in Songfan, and now he is Pindao's nephew."
Zhang Lue nodded: "In short, Abbot Zhao is not only powerful in Taoism, but also has a chivalrous style. It is all thanks to Abbot Zhao's care that Zhang can be where he is today, and all brothers can return home in glory. And brother Ning, he was promoted to a commanding officer in Hongyuan.
Abbot Zhao is responsible for taking up the post of guard. He is a great benefactor to us brothers. Today we have nothing to repay, except for a glass of wine. We all respect the abbot. I wish the abbot will make continuous progress in his practice and live forever!"
Several people responded with a roar and raised their glasses to invite him. Zhao Ran laughed and said: "Brother Zhongdao has done a great job, his style is also high, and his speaking skills are also incredible. This is what poor Taoists like to hear, so I will join you today."
drunk!"
These people were all fighting men. They immediately drank together with Zhao Ran until the glasses were dry. It was quite lively.