Thinking of Takeda Mayumi's embarrassing situation, Chang Sheng feels heavy. Takeda Mayumi is undoubtedly a good person, but fate has played a trick on her. As an envoy to the Tang Dynasty, she was caught in a dilemma between the Tang Dynasty and Japan. Today, Japan can no longer tolerate her.
Although Batulu was confused, he was quite stubborn. During the dinner, he kept asking everyone on his side what they were going to do tomorrow. Datou was not present when Changsheng spoke to Batulu earlier. When Batulu asked, Datou told the truth.
Upon hearing that Chang Sheng and others were going out to search for spiritual objects, Batulu's eyes instantly lit up, "I'll go too!"
Datou and others had a good impression of Batulu, and they were hesitant to see Changsheng. The four of them interceded on their behalf, saying that everyone on their side would not be in danger if they went out this time. They also said that Batulu was extremely powerful and had a fire unicorn. Mounts can also help at critical times.
Seeing Batulu looking at him eagerly, Changsheng couldn't bear to refuse, "Okay, you can go with us, but we are not going to enjoy the mountains and rivers, and we may still encounter danger..."
Before Changsheng could finish speaking, Batulu promised, "I will definitely listen to you, and I promise not to do anything you don't want me to do."
"We still need to talk to the second and third senior brothers so that they don't worry." Changsheng said.
Hearing Changsheng's words, Batulu immediately left his seat and stood up, "The sacred cow flies very fast. I will go back and tell them right now that I will definitely be back before dawn. You are not allowed to run away first."
"Sir, don't worry, I'll take a trip for you later." Yu Yi grabbed Batulu.
Changsheng had a small appetite and didn't like drinking very much. After chewing a few bones, he rinsed his mouth with tea, then stood up and returned to the desk.
Not long after, Yang Kai also stood up and washed his hands, "Your Majesty, we are going out this time and will not be able to return for a long time. Do you want to say hello to the Emperor before we leave?"
Changsheng thought for a while, nodded and said, "That's fine, you can go to court early tomorrow morning, and we'll wait for your return at the mansion."
"Do you want to write a note to the emperor explaining the reason for your departure? I will submit it to the court tomorrow morning." Yang Kai asked.
"No need," Changsheng waved his hand and said, "Tomorrow you will tell the emperor in front of the civil and military officials of the court that we are going out this time to find the white tiger spirit bones for Luoyang Palace to block evil spirits and gather energy. Don't say anything else. ”
Datou was having a drink with Batulu at this time, and he was very curious when he heard Changsheng's words, "Your Majesty, what is the white tiger spirit bone?"
"You don't understand even if I tell you." Changsheng said casually. When he inspected the Luoyang Palace a few days ago, he had ordered Luoyang Governor Zhao Taihang and others to find craftsmen to carve three stone statues including Shihu and bury them around the main hall. Zhao Taihang was sure This matter has been reported to the emperor, and everyone on our side left the capital on the pretext of looking for the white tiger's bones. Echoing what Zhao Taixing had previously reported, it would not only leave a good impression on the emperor of being loyal to the emperor and serving the country, but also being sincere and practical. Excuse Zhang Shan.
You must know that Zhang Shan clearly told the emperor that Luoyang's dragon energy would not last long. If he did not bluff and pretended to change Luoyang's dragon energy, the emperor would think that Zhang Shan's previous words were just alarmist, and there was a lot behind it. There may be an ulterior motive. Now that everyone on our side has gone out to search for the white tiger's spiritual bones, the emperor will think that what Zhang Shan said before is indeed true. The dragon energy in Luoyang was really unusable. It was only after he personally inspected it that he found a way to continue the dragon energy.
The more Chang Sheng said nothing, the more curious Datou became, "What on earth is this White Tiger Spiritual Bone? It's not on the pages you wrote."
Before Chang Sheng could speak, Yang Kai said, "Since the prince doesn't want to say anything, don't ask."
Da Tou was not stupid, and he immediately reacted, "Haha, I understand, there is no such thing at all, the prince just made up an excuse to go out for a walk."
Chang Sheng smiled and just accepted it as acquiescence.
"We always deceive the emperor, isn't it bad?" Shi Xuanming is an honest man.
"You mean to tell the truth to the emperor?" Datou answered.
"It's always bad to lie." Shi Xuanming shook his head.
"Yes, yes, you are right," Datou put down the wine bowl, "Why don't you go to court tomorrow and tell the truth to the emperor? Just say that the emperor is a narrow-minded person who is always worried about the prince and tries to provoke Ni. The relationship between the Zhang family and the Zhang family.”
Seeing Shi Xuanming frowning, Datou gave him a dissatisfied look, "Didn't you say that lying is bad? Go tell the truth. You have to tell the emperor that if it hadn't been for the prince's repeated rescues, he would have been killed long ago. This is all true, just say it and see what the consequences are."
"Amitabha." Shi Xuanming sighed and chanted.
"As soon as you don't fart, Amitabha," Datou curled his lips contemptuously, "Who doesn't know that lying is bad? You think the prince likes to lie, but he can't help it. The prince has it hard enough, so don't stand and talk without hurting your back. .”
Shi Xuanming was used to quarreling with Datou, "Amitabha, I haven't been running around in the past few days, so naturally I won't have back pain."
"When you recite Amitabha, can you put down the pig ears in your hand first?" Datou taunted.
Batulu didn't know that Datou and Shi Xuanming often quarreled. Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, he was afraid that the two would choke and fight, so he hurriedly picked up the wine bowl to smooth things over.
After a while, Yu Yi also left his seat and came to the desk, "Your Majesty, I'm going to Qingyang. Do you have a letter to deliver to the two adults?"
Chang Sheng thought for a while and said, "There is no need for letters. Please bring me some messages. First, tell them that the court has no plans to use troops against Li Maozhen in the short term, and ask them to try to appease Feng Xiang's soldiers and seize the time to organize the army." Drill. Second, Qingyang is the only way for the Western Regions to enter the Central Plains. Once Qingyang is lost, the grain and grass from the Western Regions will not be transported to the Central Plains. They must pay close attention to the movements of the grain team while sticking to Qingyang. The grain team pulls It’s too long. The Ni family’s own number of soldiers and horses is too small. If they are ambushed, it will be difficult to resist. Once we receive the request for help from the grain team, let them immediately send troops to rescue.”
Changsheng paused for a moment before speaking again, "Third, now that they have taken up their posts in Qingyang, Shuzhou and Hepingzhou and other places should be handed over to the jurisdiction of the imperial court. Let them take the initiative to write a letter requesting the transfer. The cronies who stayed in Shuzhou You and your family can all move to Qingyang."
Yu Yi nodded sternly, seeing that Chang Sheng had no other instructions, so he went out to do the trick and move Qingyang.
Both Batulu and Datou Shi Xuanming liked to drink, and they also liked to make loud noises when drinking. They were rarely relaxed and happy, so Chang Sheng did not interrupt them, but took out a paper knife and cut the talisman paper with the help of Yang Kai.
The talisman paper used to draw talismans was originally a large sheet and needed to be cut before use. Shangqing Sect's spells mainly relied on the casting of various talismans to work. The size of the talisman paper was also fixed, three inches and two minutes long and one inch and two minutes wide.
The talisman box that Li Zhongyong asked Batulu to send was exactly the same as the one customized for Chang Sheng before. It could store thirty-six talisman papers. After Chang Sheng and Yang Kai cut the talisman papers, Chang Sheng took out the seal and stamped the talisman papers. The seal, like this, is very convenient to use. You only need to draw the spell from the pop-up paper and it will take effect.
The two of them cut out a total of 108 pieces of talisman paper. They put one bundle in the talisman box and kept the other two bundles as spares. Because the talisman paper stamped with the dharma seal can make anyone write a spell on it in the name of immortality. , to be on the safe side, these two bundles of spare talisman papers are not stamped with dharma seals.
Near the end of the day, Yu Yi returned and brought back a gray cloth bag containing Batulu's change of clothes.
Chang Sheng was determined to rest early, but the three of them were getting drunk. In desperation, Chang Sheng could only wink at Yang Kai. Yang Kai understood and stepped forward to interrupt the three of them, saying that Huo Qilin and Miss Bai needed to be fed. The reason was to end the drinking bureau.
Yang Kai knew that Chang Sheng was not used to living with others, so he arranged Batulu to move to the courtyard next door.
Getting up early the next day, Yang Kai went to court alone, while Yu Yi and others went to the kitchen to collect dry food. Since it was summer, food was prone to spoilage, so everyone only brought two days' worth of dry food.
After Yang Kai retreated from the court and returned, everyone on his side left the palace and set off on the road. Seeing Chang Sheng heading to the north gate, Yu Yi asked casually, "Your Majesty, where should we go first?"
"Go north first. The farthest place is in the ice land of the extreme north." Changsheng said.
Everyone left the city in time, and immediately accelerated after leaving the city. The four Changsheng horses rode in front, and Datou and Batulu drove their horses, following closely behind...
