The Great Seminary

Chapter 141 Something happened

Wang Shitong's coffin was made of fragrant nanmu wood, which was more than a foot thick and painted with tung oil.

Although it is not out of line, it is already very decent.

A white shed about 13 feet long was erected to protect the altar made of white jade tightly, just in time to keep out the wind and snow.

It's just freezing cold.

Wang Shitong had no real relatives or descendants, so there was no one to keep vigil and burn paper for him all the time.

It looks a bit bleak.

Zhang Gui came to the coffin and kowtowed three times in a proper manner.

Present three large gold coins weighing three taels and three cents each as a bribe for traveling through the underworld.

He placed it at Wang Shitong's feet personally.

Such a solemn ceremony was because, no matter what the purpose was, Wang Shitong had once passed on to him a set of spiritual exercises, which was considered a "half-teacher ceremony".

Chu Tuantuan, as a "filial son", also knelt down to return the greeting.

The ceremony is over.

The two of them hid together in a small warm room next door.

The square attic has a thick leather curtain as the door to block the wind.

There were large copper basins with rising flames burning in the four corners.

In the middle was a large table filled with washed and cut hot pot dishes and waistband noodles.

"Brother Tuantuan, if you want to enjoy life, it's you inner court figures who know how to enjoy life.

When in luxury, they eat phoenix liver and scales.

If you’re not satisfied, you can just cut a few plates of pork liver and beef tendon and eat them in hot pot, which is just as comfortable.”

"Then let's eat first and warm up first."

"Good idea. Eating is the most important thing in the world. Let's eat first and talk later."

The two were good friends reuniting, so after a few small talk they sat down to eat and drink.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

The bright yellow flames reflected on Chu Tuantuan's chopsticks and stopped quietly.

"Brother Zhang, if it weren't for Godfather wanting to win you over half a year ago, he would have taken a fancy to me.

I’m afraid I’m still just doing odd jobs now…”

"In his lifetime, the number of people that have caught the eye of Wang Dashou must be at least dozens or even hundreds.

There are also a few people who can stand out in half a year and make progress against all odds.

So, it's your ability to rise to the top, and it has something to do with me, but definitely not much."

Zhang Gui interrupted Chu Tuan Tuan and clinked his glass with his.
“Ever since King Dashou was captured by King Zhen.

If you guys at the Longmen Port Bureau had any connections, the high-ranking eunuchs in the inner court would have run away cleanly.

So many seats were vacated at once.

But except for you, those eunuchs are all complaining about everything and are afraid of death, living in a state of panic all day long.

Only if you work harder, you will naturally be promoted, but you will not get rich.

Of course, if you still have this kind of fortune, it won't be your turn to take the top position, hahahaha."

"That's because those fools felt their godfather had fallen from power and had forgotten his kindness.

He also felt that getting promoted in the Longmen Port Bureau was not as good as living a peaceful and simple life.

So a while ago, my godfather took in a son for the first and last time in his life, and I was the only one willing to be his son.

How pitiful, sad, and lamentable!"

"Indeed, Wang Dashou probably knew that his time was running out, so he was so anxious to accept the future and send his 'son'.

If you hadn't stepped up, this would have become a joke.

Alas, it seems that Emperor Hezheng’s temper is becoming more and more harsh…”

Unexpectedly, when Zhang Gui was talking about Wang Shitong, the topic suddenly turned to Emperor Hezheng. Chu Tuantuan kicked him hurriedly under the table.

He tapped his saucer again.
"You've had a bit too much to drink, Yang Longhu. Try some strong tea to refresh yourself."

Zhang Gui laughed when he heard this and nodded.
"It's freezing outside, and it's too warm in the attic. After a few bottles of wine, I'm really getting drunk."

"Sir Chu, a staff member of the Kui King's imperial court named Yelu has come with a few followers to submit a letter to our Longmen Port Authority.

They said they were going to buy New Year's goods. Zheng Cishou has caught a cold, so please go and see him."

King Kui's "temporary residence" was located in the capital of Jinling, with fertile land, dense population and prosperous people.

There is no need to go anywhere else to buy New Year's goods. It's ridiculous.

But Chu Tuantuan was stunned for a moment, but did not scold the eunuch who reported the news.
"In that case, at nightfall you will burn seven yellow coins for me in front of my godfather's spirit. Got it?"

“Yes, yes.

I will go to stand guard in front of the spirit of Lord Wang."

The young eunuch was grateful that he was not scolded, and he trotted away.

Zhang Gui heard the "puff puff..." sound of footsteps on the snow and stood up suddenly.
"The seven princes have left the capital to tour the southern kingdom. They've been doing their own thing for over half a year, so it's time for some excitement."

"But this Ming Song is still the Ming Song of the 'Current Emperor'.

For example, you, General Yanglonghu, are said to have stationed troops on nine islands in the East Inland Sea, which is a huge force.

But if you think about it carefully, even the nine "upper counties" are only the size of one county.

What do you think?

Chu Tuantuan also stood up and spoke like a riddler.

"exactly.

Brother Chu, since you are going to receive the subordinates of King Kui, I will take my leave first."

Zhang Gui nodded, bowed and said goodbye, then left the warm room with Chu Tuantuan.

Walked into the vast snow.

Return to Zhihai Town that night.

Zhang Gui was at the first shop at the Port Commercial Street, the "Dagui Grocery and Sauce Shop" run by his mother.

While eating porridge, pancakes and shrimp paste;

While feeling the biting sea breeze and gazing at the surging waves, I could sense the nine islands in the distance that had been half-developed by "The Exploitation of the Works of Nature".

I was secretly thinking:

"The marvelous object 'The Exploitation of the Works of Nature' secretly corresponds to the number of the Thirty-Six Celestial Beings.

The first three, Tiangang and Tianji, are recorded in the handwritten ancient book "Sad Things Record" that I bought not long ago.

It has been used by the last emperor of the previous dynasty to fight against Zhao Zhusha, the founding emperor of the Ming and Song dynasties.

That is the best remaining 'Tian Kui', but no one knows where it is now.

The rest of the "Heavenly Creations", the "Tian Xian" among the nine "A-grades", has already made me become Shang Shishijing.

There are also Tian Meng and Tian Wei who can also create "hanging", and they were sent out by Mr. Yin.

It has fallen into my hands.

There are also the ones in the "Zhongjia" Tiangong Kaiwu that can create Zhongxian. Tianfu, Tianyou, and Tiankong.

The same is true for Tianhui, Tianbao and Tianjing in the Tiangong Kaiwu who were able to build the "Tongjia" of Xiaxian County, as well as Tianqiao in Shen Shijing's hands at the time.

In this case, as long as I don’t start it.

King Zhen is building up his army to death, exploiting and enslaving people at will, and if he doesn't care about future development, he will be able to station a million troops at sea in two years.

It can be used as a 'good card'."

at this time.

Among the shop assistants running between the Dagui Grocery and Sauce Shop in Zhihai Town and the Yangjia pickle stall in Pingyang Town, Zhang Gui is an old neighbor and also a member of the Zhang family.

A skinny young man named Zhang Fushou, nicknamed "Smart Guy", jumped off a passenger ship sailing at night.

From a distance, he saw Zhang Gui's silhouette in the lights of the soy sauce factory, and before he could see clearly, he ran towards him.

At the same time, he waved and shouted:

"Brother Gui, Brother Gui, something big has happened!"

People like them always like to call Zhang Gui "Gui Ge" to show that they are different from others.

As the saying goes, when beating a dog, you have to look at the owner first.

No matter who the people in Zhihai Town are, they will indeed give in to him a little.

As for Zhang Gui himself, he always liked to act approachable and never showed any displeasure because of this.
"Fushou, it's so cold, don't fall. What happened?"

(End of this chapter)