Cui Ming suddenly appeared in front of the alchemy room and introduced himself, which really surprised Wu Sheng.
He looked at the person in front of him again. He looked polite, with a generous and unassuming smile, and his manners were gentle and elegant. His clothes were simple, but the corners of his sleeves were inlaid with gold threads, and foxes were faintly visible on the lining of his collar. Mao can be said to be low-key and luxurious, which makes people feel embarrassed to pursue his crime of "trespassing into the inner house" no matter what, but instead gives him a feeling of brilliance.
Although I have never met Cui Ming in person, there is no need to verify it. With his demeanor, it would be difficult for others to impersonate him.
Wu Sheng couldn't help but look out into the courtyard. Master Dongsun was still sitting in the clinic, how could he remind him to leave? At that moment, he hurriedly stretched out his hand to invite: "It's a great honor for Ambassador Cui to come to my humble residence. Please come in."
Inviting Cui Ming into his house, they sat across from each other. Wu Sheng boiled water to make tea and served hot soup. Cui Ming took a sip and said: "Cui came to the city and came in the name of Master Mu. He didn't inform the post before , It’s really abrupt.”
Wu Sheng said humbly: "It's just a small, remote country with little reputation, and Ambassador Cui laughed at it."
Cui Mingdao: "Master Shen Alchemy was too modest. When we made the alliance, he overpowered the alchemy masters from other countries and brought the Dragon and Tiger Golden Pill back to the world. Cui was deeply moved when he heard about it."
Wu Sheng said hurriedly: "Lucky, lucky! Maybe it was the teacher's spiritual protection in heaven that allowed me to get the elixir. It's embarrassing to say that when the elixir was ready, I had exhausted all my energy and returned to Yongcheng. I had enough I’ve been lying down for a month.”
Cui Ming nodded: "I heard that Alchemist Shen offered blood as a sacrifice for elixirs. He showed the demeanor of a famous scholar and a master. Cui's admiration comes from the bottom of his heart. He also asked Master Shen to accept my worship!" After saying that, he prostrated himself on the ground.
Wu Sheng quickly left the table to avoid it: "How dare you!"
Next, Cui Ming began to talk about his relationship with Xianmen Zigao in Linzi, his admiration for Longhu Alchemy, and the achievements of alchemists from various countries today. He talked about everything and pointed out people. He was really eloquent, Wu Sheng listened with great interest, and learned a lot about the alchemists in the world. During the discussion, they even talked about the hobbies of some famous teachers, which really made Wu Sheng learn some strange knowledge.
Half an hour later, Cui Ming changed the topic and began to ask Wu Sheng about his future plans.
Wu Sheng said: "As an alchemy master, I just improve my cultivation and study the alchemy way. I continue to move forward on the road of cultivation and refine more and better spiritual elixirs."
Cui Ming nodded and said: "Master Shen has great ambitions, and Cui appreciates it very much. However, the country of Yong is small and weak, with little land and poor people. If we are trapped here, it may not be conducive to the advancement of alchemy."
Wu Sheng frowned, thought for a moment, and asked, "I wonder what Ambassador Cui has to say?"
Cui Ming smiled and said, "I wonder if the alchemist ever knew Confucius?"
Wu Sheng immediately became more energetic: "I've heard that, what news does Cui have?"
Cui Mingdao said: "Confucius is a wise man who is famous all over Linzi and Jixia Academy. I heard that when he was traveling around the Wei Kingdom, the Wei doctor Ziyu wanted to raise troops to attack Taishu Ji. He asked Confucius for advice, but Confucius didn't Willing to help, he packed up his car and drove away from Weiguo overnight. He said to his disciples, "The bird chooses the wood, but the wood cannot choose the bird!"
Wu Sheng immediately responded: "This is what is called a good bird choosing a tree to roost in, and a good minister choosing a master to serve!"
Cui Ming was stunned and said: "Master Shen Alchemy...this theory has won my heart. This is exactly what Cui means."
Wu Sheng urged with great interest: "Then what? Continue!"
Cui Ming paused, sorted out his words, and said: "Master Shen's master of alchemy is so profound that he is no more than a corporal in Yongguo. Everyone in the world feels sad when he hears this. I miss you, my junior brother Yun Ji, who is not good at alchemy. He is not pure in nature, but he is worshiped as a guest minister by the Fish Kingdom and ranks among the lower officials. How does it compare to Master Shen? Cui does not feel sorry for it..."
Wu Sheng immediately said: "I understand what Ambassador Cui means. Ambassador Cui wants me to switch to the Fish Kingdom? Is Ambassador Cui here to lobby for Mr. Yu?"
Cui Ming blinked, coughed a few times, drank two cups of tea, and said: "Alchemist Shen misunderstood, the Fish Country is no more than a small country, how could Cui persuade the Alchemist to go to the Fish Country? Even if he went to the Fish Country It’s just a small, remote country, so what fun can there be in being a doctor?”
Wu Sheng suddenly realized: "Didn't Ambassador Cui tell me earlier? After all these detours, Ambassador Cui wants me to surrender to Chu?"
Cui Ming nodded: "That's right."
Wu Sheng asked, "Can Chu give me a doctor?"
Cui Mingdao: "I can't at the moment... But as Cui just said, Yuguo is a remote and small country, so what if you become a doctor? If your junior brother Yunji is not in danger, isn't it? I'm afraid it's not as good as It's safe for Bai Ding, a native of Da Chu, to come! Although he doesn't want to be a doctor, my disciple has shown his intention to recruit him. As long as Master Shen Alchemy agrees, Cui will inform Shen Zuo's disciple to accept Master Alchemy as a corporal. He is no better than this mediocre country. Is it possible that a corporal from the Young Master’s sect will be given a good look? In the future, after Zuo Tu is promoted, he will be recommended as a great official due to his merits, and the position of a high-ranking official in the country will not be out of reach!"
Wu Sheng pondered for a long time and stretched out three fingers in Cui Ming's expectant eyes: "I have three questions. I wonder if Ambassador Cui can answer them?"
Cui Ming perked up: "Please tell me."
Wu Sheng said: "I'm an alchemist, and refining alchemy costs a lot. Without financial help, I can't concentrate on refining alchemy. I wonder how much the salary of Corporal Shen Zuo's disciples is per month? Ah... It's just a salary. Don't you understand the salary? That's it. Give me money to spend every month!”
Cui Ming opened his mouth but couldn't answer. As a corporal, the main reason is to take shelter from the master's family. When big things happen, someone will support him, such as Cui Ming. There is no need to rely on Shen Dou Ke for a living. Sometimes he even has to support Shen Dou Ke. Of course, there are some The dead soldiers and counselors from poor families depended on their masters for food, drink, and urination. They could also receive rewards from their masters for their meritorious service, but as for monthly salary—nothing!
Even if a salary is given, how much should an alchemist like Wu Sheng be given? Yunji never asked this before!
Seeing that he couldn't answer, Wu Sheng nodded and said: "Okay, let's not talk about salary for now. If I go to Yangzhou, can I refine all the elixirs in Yangzhou? For example, what is needed by the army, The reward from Yangzhou Yin, the tribute from Yingdu, etc."
Cui Ming thought for a long time and said: "Shen Zuotu can fight for Master Alchemy, but please understand Master Alchemy. There are also Yangzhou Right Disciple and Yangzhou Yin above. Yangzhou is not decided by Shen Zuotu."
Wu Sheng nodded again: "A sincere man! If Cui Shiruo promised, I didn't believe it. I have another question, if the first two conditions fail, how much buyout fee is Shen Zuotu willing to pay me?"
"What is a buyout fee?"
"I worked for Prince Qingyu in Shangyong. I contracted Mao tribute and auctioned magical elixirs. I gained a lot every year, which was enough to support my study of alchemy. I went to Yangzhou. I was not familiar with the place. Shen Zuotu did not give me a salary and could not do anything. I undertake the large-scale refining of spiritual elixirs, so I have to make some compensation, right? This compensation for my loss from leaving Shangyong is the buyout fee, I wonder how much Shen Zuotu is willing to pay?"
After Cui Ming heard this, he felt confused for a while.
