The footsteps coming from the north were very rapid. Changsheng had paid attention to their movements when he sent the Tang envoys to escape from the Dali Temple prison last night. They were different from the common movements in China. The Japanese had very small steps when moving quickly. The pace was fast, and the footsteps coming from the north were like this.
The area around the big locust tree is very empty. If you dodge calmly, you will not be able to hide elsewhere before the three people arrive. If the spiritual energy is activated, the complexion will be revealed, and the whereabouts will also be revealed.
After urgent thinking, Changsheng decided to hide behind the tree and stand still.
As soon as he gathered up his clothes, three black-clothed and masked figures appeared in the north alley.
Since the two male envoys to the Tang Dynasty were close at hand, Takeda Mayumi could not go directly to the locust tree to take away the hairpin.
After a while, the three of them walked through the open area where the locust tree was and entered the alley on the south side. Takeda Mayumi turned back and quickly came to the foot of the tree.
When Takeda Mayumi crouched down, he saw Chang Sheng hiding behind the tree, and Chang Sheng also tilted his head and saw her.
Just when Chang Sheng nodded slightly at him, he noticed from the corner of his eye that a male envoy to Tang Dynasty appeared at the south alley and was looking here.
At the critical moment when the matter was about to be exposed, Takeda Mayumi keenly noticed the change in Chang Sheng's eyes, then pulled out his sword and slashed with his backhand.
In the flash of lightning, Changsheng guessed Takeda Mayumi's intention based on the angle at which she drew her sword, and then he groaned, turned around and threw her down.
Takeda Mayumi sheathed her sword, took the opportunity to grab the hairpin on the ground and ran back quickly.
Because the locust tree was so big, the messenger at the alley could only see someone falling to the ground, but could not see his face clearly. This person was originally wondering why Takeda Mayumi suddenly turned around and saw someone falling to the ground after being stabbed. Only then did I understand that Takeda Mayumi heard the strange noise and came back to kill and silence him.
After the three people left quickly, Changsheng stood up straight and leaned against the big tree to calm down. He had been in extreme tension for the past two hours. He finally made the fake and almost showed his flaws at the last moment. , Fortunately, Takeda Mayumi was quick to respond and he could cooperate immediately. Otherwise, not only would the previous two hours of hard work be in vain, but the plan of concealing the enemy from the outside would also be completely ruined.
At this time, the matter was not over yet, and Changsheng had no time to think too much. After a brief breather, he set off for Dali Temple.
However, not far away, I suddenly remembered something. I turned around temporarily and walked a hundred feet eastward. Then I jumped into the backyard of a wine shop. I grabbed a rooster from the chicken coop and pinched it by its neck. Then I returned to the big locust tree and chopped it off. The chicken head sprinkled the chicken blood on the place where he lay before.
As the saying goes, a thousand-mile embankment is destroyed by an ant nest. Details determine success or failure at critical moments. If an envoy from the Tang Dynasty is sent back to inspect it, it will make sense if he does not see the body. If he does not see the blood, Takeda Mayumi will definitely suffer.
After sprinkling the chicken blood, Changsheng immediately rushed to the Dali Temple prison. He knew very well that even if he went there, he would not be able to do anything, but he was still worried.
Worried about exposing his whereabouts, he did not dare to get too close to the Dali Temple Prison. He only watched from the distant bell tower to pay attention.
Not long after, three figures appeared on the wall of the prison, flying over the eaves and walls to the west. Yu Yi appeared immediately, shouting "stop" and quickly chased after them.
After chasing for several miles, the three figures in front were hiding in the street. Yu Yi couldn't find them, so he had to "turn back in dismay."
Changsheng did not meet Yu Yi at Dali Temple, but returned to the Yushitai first. Because he was too preoccupied before, he only found out that he was still holding the dead chicken in his hand after returning to the Yushitai.
Not long after, Yu Yi returned and saw the light of an oil lamp in Changsheng's room, so he came to report the situation to him. Everything went well.
Only then did Changsheng feel relieved. Yu Yi didn't know why Changsheng asked her to do this, but Changsheng didn't say anything, and she didn't ask. After explaining the situation, she went back to her residence.
Changsheng originally wanted to lie down and rest, but he still felt that some details had been omitted. After thinking about it, he realized that he had left too hastily and did not give Song Cai a serious warning.
Thinking of this, he hurriedly got up and returned to the Taiping Inn. Song Cai was still drinking tea on the third floor to regain his senses. He didn't know if Changsheng would come tonight. The reason why he hadn't rested yet was because he was too nervous when he made the fake before. Things are too important.
Seeing Changsheng's return, Song Cai was not surprised and hurriedly got up to pour tea for Changsheng.
Changsheng sat down, held a cup, drank tea and thought.
Song Cai didn't know that Chang Sheng was thinking about what to tell him. When he saw blood on his hands and a slight frown on his brow, he couldn't help but feel fear in his heart, "My boss, our Song family is a loyal family and has served the Ni family for several times..."
"What are you thinking about?" Changsheng waved his hand and interrupted Song Cai's words. "If I really want to kill people and silence them, I will give you a knife before I leave."
Hearing what Changsheng said, Song Cai felt relieved, "That thing is too important. If the news leaks out, it will not only affect the fate of the country, but also affect the people's livelihood. Even if the boss really wants to do such a difficult thing, I can understand and understand it." .”
"It's good that you know the seriousness," Chang Chang took a deep breath, "Everyone's words are not spread to the public. Only you and I know about this matter. If it is leaked, we will be the sinners of the Tang Dynasty, and we will never be able to atone for our sins by dying. "
"Don't worry, boss," Song Cai said seriously, "I will definitely keep my mouth shut and won't pass it on or remember it."
Changsheng nodded and put down the tea cup, "In your opinion, what are they looking for our dragon veins for?"
Song Cai hurriedly picked up the pot and filled it for him, and then replied in a low voice, "I have been thinking about this while my boss was leaving. In my opinion, there are only two possibilities for the Japanese's move. One is to support the soldiers and respect themselves." The vassal towns secretly colluded to cut off the dragon veins of our Tang Dynasty in order to change the dynasty. The second is to find the dragon veins, bury the corpses and hide the bones, and use our dragon veins to bring prosperity to the Japanese royal family."
After Song Cai finished speaking, Changsheng nodded slowly. He was a Taoist priest and naturally understood the theory of Kanyu Feng Shui. If the corpses of the ancestors were buried in the Yin Mansion of Jidi, they would indeed be able to protect their descendants.
"I've made you tired tonight," Changsheng said casually, "There are still a few things to bother you about next."
"My master's words are serious. As a slave, it's your duty to share the master's worries." Song Caiduo was frightened. "My master, if you have any other assignments, feel free to tell me."
"Help me look for four good horses, the kind that can travel thousands of miles in a day," Changsheng said. "There is no rush in this matter. You should pay attention deliberately and look for them slowly."
Hearing Changsheng's words, Song Cai had a troubled look on his face, "Ordinary horses can travel three hundred miles a day, a horse that can travel five hundred a day is a good horse, a horse that can travel eight hundred miles a day is a good horse, and there is only one kind of horse in the world that can travel thousands of miles a day, and that is the Western Region. The sweat-blooded horse of Dawan, but the sweat-blooded horse is the national treasure of Dawan. Even when the Han Dynasty was strong, Dawan only paid tribute to two horses every year, so this thing is hard to find."
Changsheng was filled with mixed emotions when he heard this. He was happy that his black master was so talented that he could run wildly day and night, more than a thousand miles. What worries me is that in the future, when people like me are traveling with me, without proper foot strength, I am afraid that I will be held back in critical moments.
Seeing Changsheng frowning slightly, Song Cai suddenly remembered something, "My boss, do you insist on horses?"
"What do you mean?" Changsheng tilted his head and asked.
Song Cai said, "China's nine states are vast in land and rich in resources. There are many magical birds and beasts in the deep mountains and rivers. If they can be found and tamed, they can serve as legwork."
"It makes sense," Changsheng nodded, "Do you know their whereabouts?"
"I've heard about some before. I'll sort it out and submit it to my boss after I confirm it from multiple sources." Song Cai said.
"Well, yes," Changsheng said, "There is one more thing, please help me pay attention to it. I need Buddhist magical powers to subjugate demons and eliminate demons. Please inform me if there are such ancient books and secrets."
Seeing Song Cai's confused expression, Changsheng explained casually, "I don't use it, I gave it to a friend."
"Okay, I'll note it down." Song Cai nodded.
Changsheng said again, "Also, I know that our inn has some magical artifacts left over from ancient times. Keep them all organized for me and do not sell them to outsiders. If you encounter Taoist or Buddhist artifacts in the future, as long as they are indeed magical, , we must win it no matter the cost.”
"Okay." Song Cai nodded seriously.
Changsheng drank tea from a cup, then put down the cup and stood up, "It's getting late, I'll go back first."
Changsheng walked in front, and Song Cai followed to see him off. When he went down the stairs, Changsheng remembered something again, "I have a friend who was flogged by hunger many times in his early years. His internal organs are weak and underdeveloped. Regardless of the medicine king left behind, he can still be reborn. Even the Celestial Silkworm Magic Technique can’t cure me, please help me keep an eye on it, and if there is something useful that can be used, remember to inform me as soon as possible.”
"Yes." Song Cai nodded in response.
While they were talking, they came to the first floor. The Taiping Inn was open day and night. When the guys on the first floor saw Chang Sheng coming downstairs, they hurriedly ran over from all over to see him off.
When he arrived at the door, Changsheng turned back and said to Song Cai, "The big shopkeeper won't be back soon, so Taiping Inn cannot be without someone in charge. From now on, you should pay more attention to the affairs of Taiping Inn. You will control the expenses. The other floors You should also ask about the matter."
Song Cai was very moved when he heard this and hurriedly responded with respect.
Changsheng left Taiping Inn and returned to Yushitai.
When they returned to the Yushitai, Yang Kai and Yu Yi had already stood up and prepared to go to court. After greeting the two, Chang Sheng returned to the room and lay down on the bed.
Only then did he really relax. Fortunately, he met Takeda Mayumi this time. Otherwise, these Japanese pirates would have relied on the pre-Qin Dragon Vein Continuation Map to find the Golden Dragon and the Twelve Earthly Branches and destroy them. Now they have tampered with the map. , the Japanese will definitely not be able to find the location of the Golden Dragon and the Twelve Earthly Branches in a short period of time.
However, as the saying goes, if you are not afraid of thieves, you are afraid of being remembered. Japan is determined to win this time. In addition to the envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty who were stranded in China, they also sent thousands of Japanese warriors. They could not find the dragon veins and the twelve earthly branches. , will definitely not give up. Even if the map is tampered with, it cannot be solved once and for all, and can only be delayed slightly.
The Tang Dynasty was already in turmoil, and Japan's move only made matters worse. Fortunately, he had already planned to leave Chang'an and search for the legendary Golden Dragon and the Twelve Earthly Branches. Now that he had the map, he could get twice the result with half the effort and be targeted.
After careful consideration, Changsheng decided not to report the matter to the emperor for the time being, especially since he had the dragon vein map in his hand. The emperor was already very suspicious. If he told the truth, it would only increase his suspicion.
After resting for an hour, Changsheng got up and summoned the censors from the censorship station to assign tasks. Starting today, censors and police officers would be dispatched to local prefectures and counties to investigate and arrest people. If he wanted to leave as soon as possible, he must raise money for the court as soon as possible. There is enough money and food, and checking corrupt officials is undoubtedly the fastest way to get money. Regardless of the troubled times, it only impoverishes the court and suffers the people. Those moths wearing black gauze hats all have huge wealth and fat brains...
