At noon, the soldiers in Baiting City were still immersed in the excitement of victory, but Guo Song rode away without looking back. He came to ask Zhao Tengjiao for help and asked him to send someone to collect the more than 300 taels of silver he had captured.
Transfer it to Aunt Ying's family.
He will live in seclusion on the north bank of Xiutu Lake and practice martial arts, and will not appear again. Whether he is promoted or made rich, or whether he is rewarded for his military exploits, it has nothing to do with him.
On the top of the city, Lieutenant General Zhang Sen looked at his back, shook his head and said with a bitter smile: "When Governor Li heard that he killed Zhu Xie Weiming, he dragged his sick body to come and take credit, but this little Taoist sneered at the glory and wealth he got and walked away.
, what a great irony!”
Zhao Tengjiao also sighed, "Everyone has his own ambitions, so there is no need to force him. I just feel sorry for this genius. If he is willing to come back to Beijing with me, I will definitely recommend him to my father."
Zhang Sen felt a little sad in his heart. The governor wanted to take away the great merit, and if someone in the court was guarding the capital, he could get the secondary merit. He was the only one with no connections and no backing. In the end, he was destined to be a stepping stone.
Zhao Tengjiao understood his mood, patted his arm and said with a smile: "Don't worry, after I am transferred, at least the position of the guard must be yours. If Governor Li does not even agree to this, I will file this lawsuit with him."
Fight to the court."
Zhang Sen was moved and quickly expressed his feelings, "Thank you General Zhao for your support. When my uncle celebrates his birthday in March next year, I will definitely come to Beijing to celebrate his birthday."
Zhao Tengjiao stroked his beard and burst into laughter.
Three months later, the imperial decree arrived in Hexi. Li Chengjue, the governor of Ganzhou, had great merit in killing Zhu Xie, the successor of Shatuo Khan. He was given the title of Duke of Zhangye County, promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and rewarded with thousands of pieces of silk.
Bai Ting's capture envoy Zhao Tengjiao was promoted to two ranks for his next meritorious service. He was granted the title of General Yunhui and took over the post of governor of Ganzhou. He was rewarded with five thousand pieces of silk.
Zhao Tengjiao again commended Zhang Sen for his contribution, and Zhang Sen took over the position of Baiting's guard.
It can be said that everyone was happy, and no one in the court connected this great achievement with a young Taoist priest from Kongtong Mountain.
But the officers and soldiers of the Hexi Army all knew that the person who really shot and killed Zhu Xie was a young Taoist priest from Kongtong Mountain. His magical archery skills had been spread among the Hexi Army. It was not until many years later that the officers and soldiers of the Hexi Army knew this.
There was a Taoist named Guo Song.
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In February of the following year, the warmth of early spring swept across the land of Longyou, but in the mountains and rivers of Longyou, the winter cold was still not gone, and the same was true for Kongtong Mountain. It would not be until late March that spring fully arrived in Kongtong Mountain.
.
Master Baiyun has been upset these days. His master keeps putting pressure on him to find Lingji Cave as soon as possible. But in the past three years, he has rummaged through every stone in Kongtong Mountain, even the mouse holes.
, but I just can’t find where the Lingji Cave is?
"There's no point in forcing me to death. They've been searching for it for twenty years, but haven't found it yet?"
Master Baiyun was very angry. He raised his voice and complained: "In the past three years, many Zixiao Taoist priests have broken their legs trying to find Lingji Cave. There were even three people who fell from the cliff. No bones were found. What else are they going to do?
Sample?"
Master Bai Ju advised: "Brother, we must also understand the master's anxiety. The second junior uncle has become immortal, and the senior uncle is approaching his end. If they can't find the Lingji Cave, their cultivation of immortality will be a complete failure."
Master Baiyun did not say anything. This is also a fact. Three months ago, Heavenly Master Zhang Xuanbao finally could not hold on anymore and became an immortal. His body was still sealed in the icehouse. The great uncle also showed signs that his end was coming, which meant that Master
Soon too.
In fact, whether the three Celestial Masters can achieve Taoism is also related to their vital interests. Only by showing their incorruptible bodies to the court, the court will continue to canonize the following masters as Celestial Masters. Otherwise, Baiyun Master's dream of being a Celestial Master will be shattered.
Already.
Master Baiyun walked a few steps with his hands behind his back and asked another junior brother, Master Bai Ling: "Are you sure that Master Mu has not appeared in Jingle Palace even once in the past three years?"
Master Bai Ling shook his head, "We have placed spies in Jingle Palace. Since Master Mu appeared in Jingle Palace three years ago, he has disappeared and his whereabouts are unknown."
"Senior brother, why do you have to find Mu Zhenren?" Everyone asked in confusion.
Master Baiyun hesitated and said in a low voice: "I might as well tell you that this is the result of Master Bo's divination. Master Mu is closely related to Lingji Cave. Master suspects that Master Mu is in Lingji Cave."
Everyone was stunned. At this moment, a little Taoist boy came to report, "Master, the Heavenly Master invites you!"
Master Baiyun sighed, he had to be trained again!
Master Baiyun hurriedly came to the top of the Heavenly Palace. There were only two of the three Heavenly Masters left. Heavenly Master Zhang Xuanbao emerged three months ago. He finally could not wait for the moment when the Lingji Cave opened, and he had not cultivated to the point where his physical body was no longer able to survive.
It was so rotten that everyone had to temporarily seal his body in an icehouse.
Master Baiyun hurried to the door and knelt down, "Disciple, listen carefully to Master's teachings!"
After a long while, Heavenly Master Li Xuande said slowly: "Your uncle exhausted all his energy and measured another hexagram, and the hexagram has turned around."
Master Baiyun was overjoyed, "Is Master Mu going to appear?"
Heavenly Master Li Xuande said calmly: "Your uncle thinks that this hexagram should fall on Guo Song. You should know how to do it. Go ahead!"
Master Baiyun was extremely confused, but he didn't dare to ask any more questions. He kowtowed three times and hurried away.
After a while, Master Li Xuande asked: "Senior brother, do you still insist on getting it?"
After a while, Master Ge Yun's weak voice came, "I am exhausted and cannot see the results of the hexagrams, but this is our last hope. I feel it is not wrong. It must be Guo Song. He is back."
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Guo Song stored his war horses in the horse and mule store in Kongtong Town, which consumed his only three taels of silver. He could store his horses as long as he could.
The moment he set foot on the mountain trail, he was filled with emotion. After three years of separation, he was finally back.
Compared with when he left three years ago, he only has one more bow and arrow, and a piece of beautiful jade as white and greasy as mutton fat around his waist. It is real mutton fat jade, it is extremely warm and delicate, and it is like a handful of mutton fat.
This kind of real mutton-fat jade was extremely rare even in the Tang Dynasty, and could only be found in the imperial palace.
Guo Song found this piece of jade from the centurion's waist bag. He also regarded it as a treasure. Now it has become the only ornament on Guo Song's body. A gentleman wears jade. Of course, he also wants to have a piece of beautiful jade of his own.
Guo Song ran all the way, and it took him only half an hour to reach Xiangshan Mountain. In front of him was Qingxu Temple. The one who was faster than him was Mengzi, who flew straight to his hometown as soon as he flapped his wings.
‘Tweet—’
Guo Song suddenly heard Mengzi's hurried cry on the top of the mountain. It was obvious that something had happened. He was startled and ran towards the top of the mountain faster.
Running to the top of Cuiping Peak, Guo Song was also stunned. The top of the peak was flat, and their Qingxu Temple disappeared. Only the lonely big tree was left. Mengzi stood on the tree, looking at it with doubts.
Hold him.
Guo Song walked around and could vaguely see the foundations of the kitchen and bedroom. What happened? Their Taoist temple was razed to the ground. Where was the master?
"Is it...Junior Brother Guo Song?"
When Guo Song turned around, he saw a Taoist priest standing at the intersection. Guo Song recognized it at a glance and it was Li Mingdong from Jingle Palace. He quickly went up to meet him and asked: "Brother Mingdong, what happened to Qingxu Temple?"
"Hey! It's hard to explain in words. Master Mu left a message for you in Jingle Palace. You can come with me!"
"My master is in Jingle Palace?"
"I came here once three years ago and never saw him again."
Guo Song gave Mengzi a few words and then followed Li Mingdong to Jingle Palace.
"Three years ago, on the third day after the martial arts meeting, three old witches from Huanghe Temple brought hundreds of Zixiao Taoist priests to your Qingxu Temple with murderous intentions. They couldn't find anyone, so they ordered all your belongings to be taken away.
It was thrown off the cliff and the house was razed to the ground. It has been like this for three years."
Only then did Guo Song realize that it was his senior brother who had caused the incident. He and Li Wenyu eloped, and Huang Heguan's three old witches vented their anger on Qingxuguan.
A murderous intent flashed in Guo Song's eyes. His home was destroyed, and this grudge could no longer be resolved.
Not long after, Guo Song came to Jingle Palace, and Zhang Mingchun personally welcomed him out. Their master Huolie Zhenren began to retreat to cultivate immortality last year. Zhang Mingchun became the abbot of Jingle Palace and led more than 30 juniors to practice martial arts in the Taoist temple.
"Junior Brother Guo Song, you have grown so tall." Zhang Mingchun looked at Guo Song in surprise.
"Senior Brother Mingchun, I haven't seen you for three years. I heard that you have become the abbot. Congratulations!"
Zhang Mingchun cordially led Guo Song into the Taoist temple. Although the Jingle Palace was far from comparable to the Taoist temples of the Zixiao family, it was much neater than the Qingxu Temple. Although it was not big, it was all built with blue bricks.
"Senior brother, let me tell you something first. I have stored a good horse at the horse and mule shop at the foot of the mountain. I don't think I can use it, so this horse will be given to Jingle Palace."
His horse can only be kept for ten days. If the payment exceeds thirty days, the horse will be returned to the horse and mule shop. Instead of taking advantage of the horse and mule shop, it is better to give it to Jingle Palace as a favor.
Zhang Mingchun smiled slightly and said: "What a coincidence, I am going to the capital in a few days to fulfill my master's wish. I can ride your horse and then give the horse to your senior brother. We Jingle
The palace doesn't need horses, but they do need them."
Guo Song was overjoyed, "Have you met my senior brother?"
Zhang Mingchun nodded, "Master and I went to the capital the year before last and stayed at his place for two nights. His Taoist temple is good and popular."
"Then, have you seen my third senior brother?"
Zhang Mingchun shook his head, "They left long ago and disappeared."
Guo Song asked no more questions. Zhang Mingchun invited him to the inner palace and took out the Iron Wood Sword from a box. "This is what your master kept with us and asked us to give it to you. Your master said that if you don't need it, then
Just give it to your senior brother and pass it on from generation to generation. In addition, your master hopes that you will have the opportunity to find out the origin of this ironwood sword."
Guo Song nodded silently, and if he wanted to pass on this ironwood sword, he would have to leave it with his senior brother, as he would easily damage it.
"Where is my master now?"
Zhang Mingchun looked outside, closed the door and whispered: "Your master came to us three years ago to deliver the Iron Wood Sword, and then disappeared, but he left you a message."
Zhang Chunming lowered his voice again, "He said, do you know where he is?"
Guo Song nodded, he understood, and asked strangely: "Why are you so careful?"
"You have to be careful. In the past three years, in order to find your master, Zixiao Tiangong has been in turmoil. Almost every wild Taoist temple has people who have been bribed by them to be their spies, and our Jingle Palace is certainly no exception."
"Why does Zixiao Tiangong want to find my master?"
Zhang Mingchun bit his lips and squeezed out three words, "Lingji Cave!"
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