Si Long'an Prefecture, the official envoy of Sichuan Province in the Ming Dynasty, governs the four counties of Pingwu, Jiangyou, Guyang and Shiquan. It is located in the northwest of Chengdu Prefecture, close to Songfanwei, and is the strategic support for the war between the Ming Dynasty and Tubo and Xixia. Pingwu County, the prefecture
, is the closest to Songfanwei among the four counties, so the wartime atmosphere is much stronger.
Since the White Horse Mountain Formation was broken by Xixia, western Sichuan has become a place of melee for the army. The Ming Dynasty mobilized tens of thousands of troops to gather in Songfan Guards in an effort to regain the lost territory, and Pingwu County became the grain and fodder transfer center for the entire battlefield.
There is no doubt that as the behind-the-scenes controller of the Ming Dynasty, Daomen's main energy is currently concentrated in western Sichuan. In addition to gathering the main forces at the forefront of the battle between the Baima Mountain armies, the Xizhenwu Palace in Pingwu County, the capital of Long'an Prefecture, is also responsible for important tasks.
transshipment responsibilities.
Xizhenwu Palace is located on Fuya Street in the south of Pingwu County, adjacent to Pingwu Lake, and stands side by side with Long'an Fuyamen and Ping'an County Government. Although due to land constraints, it cannot be as large as Wujiyuan on Wuji Mountain.
There are many buildings, but its status in the Taoist sect is not comparable to that of Wujiyuan, especially now.
Due to the war, a large number of Taoist officials in Sichuan gathered in the Xizhenwu Palace. Zhao Laoduguan of Xuanyuanguan, Sichuan Province personally took charge, and more than ten deacons and stewards were stationed in the palace.
In addition, Yun Jian Yuan of Jingshou Palace in Chengdu Prefecture, Luo Jian Yuan of Yuyang Palace in Baoning Prefecture, Liu Jian Yuan of Ziyang Palace in Tongchuan Prefecture, and Zheng Jian Yuan of Beixiao Palace in Shunqing Prefecture each brought the same group of Taoist priests to station.
, the Xizhenwu Palace was packed to the brim.
The small Xizhenwu Palace could not accommodate too many Taoist priests. In desperation, Zhang Yunzhao, the prison supervisor, had to make a big move. All the Taoist priests of Xizhenwu Palace moved out of the Taoist palace and moved to Long'an Mansion Office on the side, directly above the government office.
A plaque was hung up saying "Xizhenwu Palace Wing". The original Long'an government office occupied the Pingwu County Yamen. As for the officials of He County, Pingwu County, they had to make do with the surrounding inns and restaurants.
In the east-crossing courtyard of the second gate of the government office, where the original government office was located, Jing Zhimo, the governor of the West Zhenwu Palace, was talking to Yu Zhiyuan. Yu Zhiyuan was specially summoned to the government office by Jing Zhimo this time to say goodbye. Just three days ago.
, Xizhenwu Palace issued another edict to recruit Yu Zhiyuan to the White Horse Mountain Camp to listen. Jing Zhimo made a lot of efforts in it, but this went against Jing Zhimo's original intention. He always did not want his childhood friend to return.
Go to dangerous places.
But obviously, Yu Zhiyuan did not listen to the advice.
"... Or you can think more about it. Although the position of guest acquaintance of Wuji Academy is still a bit lowly, as long as I keep an eye on it for you and there are a few senior uncles and uncles to take care of it, you can move up steadily within a few years.
Turn, there is no problem at all, why bother to take the risk to Baima Mountain? If there is the slightest mistake, what do you want me to explain?" Jing Zhimo warned earnestly. He knew that this warning might not have any effect, but he still couldn't bear it.
I am worried about Yu Zhiyuan.
Yu Zhiyuan smiled: "You know this is not my ambition, otherwise I wouldn't have gone to Wujiyuan back then."
"Then what are you doing for? It's already this time and you still don't want to tell me?"
Yu Zhiyuan avoided Jing Jingmo's gaze and stared blankly at the white clouds in the sky in the courtyard.
Jing Zhimo's face changed color and he asked anxiously: "Are you still thinking about cultivating immortality?"
Yu Zhiyuan withdrew his gaze and remained silent.
"You and I have ordinary qualifications, so why don't we give up? This is fate and cannot be undone by manpower! You have tried the Scattering Bone Pill twice. What was the result?"
"I want to try again..."
"You don't want your life? If you try again you will die!"
"Master Yuanda said that he would help."
"...In that case, there is no need to go to Baima Mountain. I will find someone to ask the Great Refiner and ask him to send the elixir..."
"The great alchemist said that one must realize it between life and death and look for good opportunities to use medicine in that thin line, otherwise it will still be useless."
"this……"
Yu Zhiyuan smiled, patted Jing Zhimo's shoulder and said: "Don't worry, I will be careful, it's not that easy to die..." Suddenly he said softly: "If you really die, you will be relieved..."
Jing Zhimo muttered: "You still can't forget Xiaochan."
Yu Zhiyuan was silent again, and then said: "She is already a member of the pavilion. So what if I can't forget her. How can she still see me in her eyes? I won't say anymore. I will set off with the army in the afternoon. I won't see you again for several months.
, I’ll visit you when I get back.”
Jing Zhimo sighed, rubbed his forehead and said, "I really shouldn't have helped you. I don't know how to explain it to my uncle and uncle."
Yu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "No need to explain anything, this is my wish."
After thinking about it, Jing Zhimo had no choice but to stop trying to persuade him, took out a piece of white paper from his sleeve, handed it to Yu Zhiyuan and said: "Look at this... Liu Zhiguang in your courtyard proposed that he want to take over as Gao Gong.
,how?"
"There are not many people who can talk to me in Wuji Courtyard, and Senior Brother Liu is one of them. But speaking of it, it is my friendship, not you. You can make your own decision. Of course, if it is easy to handle, it depends on my affection.
Help him..." Yu Zhiyuan took the list and started to look at it carefully while talking. His words suddenly stopped and he wondered: "How could this be so? There are so many requirements on the list, but Liu Zhiguang went beyond... This... only
Just talk about him, why are so many people involved?"
Jing Zhimo smiled bitterly: "I don't know what's going on, so I have to ask you. Everyone else has given it up, except that Jiang Zhibiao and Song... Jiang Zhibiao is Bai Tengming's man, and Song Zhiyuan is following Zhang Yunzhao's path. It is said that it was the man in your courtyard who
The old abbot was the one holding the line. I estimate that Bai Dudao and Zhang Jianyuan also received this list."
Yu Zhiyuan frowned in thought and said: "In other words, when Xizhenwu Palace convenes the three capitals for discussion, both Zhang Supervisor and Baidu will agree. If you are added to the list, there is a high chance that this list will be passed... even if
Liao Duchu has objections, but it doesn’t help?"
Jing Zhimo said: "I'm afraid Liao Duchu won't object. Zhang Zhihuan is also on the list. He wants to transfer the squatter inspection license. He and Liao Duchu have some connections... Moreover, I heard Liu Zhiguang say that this list is for jade."
The Great Refiner of Huangge Chu approved it..."
Yu Zhiyuan frowned and shook his head: "How is that possible? Zisun Temple does not interfere with the secular affairs of Shifang Jungle. This is a rule set by the Lushan General View. Master Chu has always upheld his integrity..."
Jing Zhimo sneered and said: "The rules are the rules, and the implementation is the implementation. You just stayed in the Taoist temple down there for so long that people are being treated stupidly. In my opinion, you should have upgraded your temple status earlier."
Yu Zhiyuan was silent, then he laughed and said: "What am I doing with my leisure time? You just go on your own and it has nothing to do with me. Why bother asking me again?"
Jing Zhimo said: "I ask you to go through the details so that you can think about which people are arranged in which positions, which is beneficial to you? If you have any ideas, or are not satisfied with any of them, I can help you put this matter aside.
Come down-"
Yu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "I know, as you often said, 'It's not easy to achieve success, but it's easy to do bad things'. But I won't use it this time. I accept the kindness. I am determined to practice Taoism. If I can have a chance this time...
Why bother ruining other people's good deeds? That's all, you are busy with things here, so I won't disturb you anymore. Let's meet again after I come back."
Jing Zhimo sighed and reluctantly sent Yu Zhiyuan out. Looking at Yu Zhiyuan's leaving figure, he leaned against the moon cave and was speechless.
At some point, a middle-aged Taoist priest appeared beside him and called with a smile: "Master Jing's nephew?"
Jing Zhimo turned around, bowed his head quickly, and called himself abbot.
The abbot smiled and said to Jing Zhimo: "It has been nearly half a month since I came to Xi Zhenwu Palace, but I still haven't had a chance to talk to Master Jing's nephew. I wonder if I have free time today?"
Jing Zhimo said respectfully: "These are troubled times, and my nephew dare not disturb the abbot. This is his fault. If the abbot has something to ask, my nephew will do his best to handle it."
"Master Jing's nephew, you don't need to see me outside. Although I am the master's uncle and the abbot, I am about the same age as you. We usually get along. Come, if it is convenient, I can go to your place to ask for a cup of tea?"
Jing Zhimo thought secretly: If you really don't see anyone outside, why do you talk about "abbot" and "uncle master"? But he said: "I don't dare, abbot please!"