Western Xinjiang Province, Hotan.

Jade in the orthodox sense of the Dazhen Empire actually refers to nephrite jade produced in the Hotan region. Among them, mutton fat white jade is the highest grade, which is very precious.

Now, jadeite from Myanmar is also classified as jade.

Don't look at the fact that there is no Qing government in this world, but the first emperor of the Dazhen Empire was very partial to jadeite. The so-called good at the top will be followed by the bottom. It was precisely because of the preferences of the first emperor that the courtiers began to follow the favorite, and then gradually spread to the people.

Cultivation and fashion have always been from top to bottom.

For example, if the same hairstyle appears first in an ordinary person, it may be rated as alternative, ugly, inexplicable, etc.; However, if it is first seen in a celebrity, the result will be very different, and it will be rated as individual, flamboyant, eclectic, unconventional, and so on.

That's the reality.

Not far away, due to the love of the first emperor of the Dazhen Empire for jadeite, the entire Dazhen Empire began to popularize jadeite, and now more than 360 years have passed, jadeite has formed a culture in the Dazhen Empire, so there will be so many tourists to the jade capital of Yunnan Province every year.

And Dazhen's real jade is actually in Hetian.

It is not easy to find the best jade.

Li Wenzai and they found Kurban, who is known as the Jade Prince of Hetian! Kurban is in his fifties, smiling every day, and looks like a very kind old man.

But if anyone really thinks so, they are wrong!

Everyone who knew him, even her family, thought. He's very mysterious. He has a lot of bizarre behaviors and fetishes, some of which sound unreasonable.

Of course, this is people's freedom, and no one else can ask about it.

"Haha~~! Jiang Gongzi, it's been nearly two years since the last goodbye, right? Today is coming, but let the old decay fulfill the friendship of the landlord! Kurban smiled and greeted Jiang Tian.

As a famous aristocratic family in the Dazhen Empire, the Jiang family is famous in the imperial mining industry! Although jade is a luxury, jade is mined from jade mines, and jade mines are mined. You're going to have to deal with the Empire's mining department!

So. There is no way to bypass the Jiang family.

Therefore, Kurban has dealt with the Jiang family many times, and he is naturally familiar with Jiang Tianxin, the heir of the Jiang family.

Jiang Tianxin said with a smile: "If the Jade Lord wants to have a treat, I will definitely not be polite." ”

Such a seemingly casual way of talking. In fact, it is the favorite of people like Kurban. Because that means the other party doesn't treat you as an outsider. If you are polite at all times. That means that the other party is not close to you.

"Come, I'll introduce you. This is what I told you on the way, Kurban, known as the Jade King. He is the most famous jade merchant in Hotan, and he also owns two large ore veins, so he has a great say in Hotan's jade industry. ”

Then he said to Kurban: "These four are my good friends, Duchamp, Fu Qingmeng, Nanxiong and Li Wen, they are all my good brothers, and everyone is close to each other. ”

After greeting each other, Kurban smiled and said: "Since it is Jiang Shao's brother, it will also kill my Kurban's distinguished guest!" I have all the food and accommodation for you in Hotan, please don't shirk. ”

Li Wenzai smiled and thanked: "Since the Jade Lord is so hospitable, then we might as well be respectful." ”

Jiang Tianxin suddenly smiled and said, "Even so, I have long said that the Jade Lord is very hospitable. ”

At noon on the same day, Kurban hosted a banquet for Li Wenzai and the five people. After pushing the cup and changing the lamp, Li Wenzai gave Jiang Tianxin a look, and Jiang Tianxin immediately said to Kurban: "Kurban, to tell you the truth, the purpose of our visit this time is to find some excellent jade, and if we want to find the best jade here, we naturally have to ask you for help." ”

Kurban hesitated for a moment and said, "Jiang Shao, how many top-grade jade are you going to want?" ”

Jiang Tianxin said lightly: "Naturally, the more the better, thinking about it, it shouldn't be a problem for your Jade Prince, right?" ”

Kurban suddenly smiled: "I didn't say it, I should do my best!" ”

In the next few days, Kurban sifted almost the entire Hotan before they got a few kilograms of mutton fat and jade for Li Wenzai. But in the end, what Li Wenzai saw was only the size of a fist!

Kurban smiled bitterly, and Jiang Tianxin exclaimed: "Brother, your requirements are too high!" ”

Li Wenzai did not answer him, but said to Kurban: "Kurban, I don't mean to make things difficult, so please don't mind." ”

Kurban nodded and said, "I know, in fact, if you talk about the real top-grade mutton fat jade, it is indeed only this piece in Li Shao's hand." But this is not the past, after so many years of mining, the appearance of the best mutton fat jade has been very rare. ”

Li Wenzai smiled: "I also know, but I have heard a saying that the best jade is always in the glacier." I wonder if there is such a statement? ”

Kurban exclaimed: "I can't imagine that Li Shao still knows this sentence, it's really well-informed." ”

Duchamp asked curiously, "What does this mean?" ”

Kurban said: "This sentence is a phrase that circulates among jade pickers. They believe that the best mutton fat jade is hidden deep in the glaciers of Kunlun Mountain. There are two ways for Hetian jade to come to the world: one is to find jade mines, and through guò mining jade mines to bring jade to the world; The other is to look for jade that has been brought down by glacial meltwater in the Yulong Kashgar River, which is called fishing jade. ”

"Oh, the people I saw walking in the river before are fishing for jade." Nanxiong was stunned.

Kurban nodded and said: "The meltwater of the Kunlun Mountain Glacier has washed the jade in the glacier all the way down the mountain, and after grinding and colliding all the way, it has turned into a smooth pebble shape, called seed jade." ”

Speaking of this, Kurban's expression was a little gloomy, and his tone seemed to come from a distant place, and said: "Kunlun Mountain Caiyu, thousands of people come, hundreds of people return, hundreds of people come, ten people return, nine deaths and a lifetime of work." ”

Then it seemed that he realized that something was wrong with his feelings, and Kurban hurriedly smiled: "Of course." It's not as cruel as it used to be, but there are still many people who die in the Kunlun Mountains every year because of jade. ”

Fu Qingmeng said: "If you want to harvest, you have to pay." It's just that sometimes the price paid is too great. ”

Li Wenzai said in a deep voice: "Prepare tomorrow, enter the mountain the day after tomorrow!" ”

The four of them suddenly became excited, and Duchamp shouted: "I must pick a large piece of the best mutton fat jade, carve it into my own appearance, and pass it on to my descendants!" ”

Jiang Tianxin smiled sinisterly: "Aren't you afraid that your descendants will not be angry in the future, and you will be sold after the defeat?" ”

Du Shang suddenly snorted fiercely and said: "Bastard, Lao Tzu has a strict family education, who dares to lose." Lao Tzu crawled out of the grave and pumped him! ”

"You're ruthless!"

Kurban was shocked at this time. Anxiously said to Jiang Tianxin: "Jiang Shao, it is too dangerous to go into the mountains to pick jade, you should think about it." ”

Jiang Tianxin waved his hand and said, "Okay, you don't have to say it." No one can change what we decide. ”

……

Night.

It's silent. In the basement of a remote villa. A dark shadow was sneaking on the phone.

"Well, to determine the identity of four of them, they are Fu Qingmeng of the Fu family. Nanxiong of the Nan family, Jiang Tianxin of the Jiang family and Du Shang of the Du family, only the one named Li Wen has not yet been identified. ”

On the other side of the phone, a female voice with a hint of cold aura said: "I can't imagine that these future high-ranking nobles of the empire dare to come here, and they want to go into the mountains to collect jade, you keep an eye on me, it's best to place a signal locator on their bodies or belongings!" When the time comes, when they enter the mountain, I will give them an unforgettable journey! ”

"Yes, Envoy. You see, my subordinates are running out of medicine this month, so ......"

"Are you a pig? Let's eat the holy medicine as pig food! Forget it, I will send someone to send you the medicine for the next month along with your reward for this time. As long as you do your best for the Holy Lord, the Holy Lord will not treat you badly. ”

The people here immediately burst into tears of gratitude: "Yes, thank you Envoy, thank you Envoy, I will definitely do my best to serve the Holy Minister." ”

Soon, the phone hung up, and the person here slammed his fist on the wall, and roared angrily: "Snake Ji, you damn bitch, one day Lao Tzu will X kill you, and then pick your snake skin to make boots, and trample you under your feet forever!" ”

……

In another villa, a smile appeared on the corner of Li Wenzai's mouth, and he laughed softly and said to himself: "Interesting, really interesting, I didn't expect that just coming to the West Xinjiang to pick jade, I could find such a fun thing, I guess my father-in-law will be interested." ”

But don't worry, let's go to bed first.

After breakfast the next day, Li Wenzai asked the four of them to prepare things, but he was lazy sleeping.

"Father-in-law, early morning, my son-in-law has a surprise for you early in the morning." Li Wenzai said with a grin.

Qin Zheng was quite curious and asked, "Oh, let's say, what a surprise." If it weren't for the surprise, I'd hold you accountable for the sin of disturbing my meal. ”

Li Wenzai pursed his lips, it is also a big crime to disturb your meal, but he said the matter in his mouth, and finally said: "I'm afraid this is a hidden and extremely secretive organization, and it has developed to a considerable scale." Father-in-law, you'd better send someone to investigate. Also be prepared for riots. ”

Qin Zheng's face had turned pale, and he couldn't have imagined that in the Western Frontier, where he thought it was stable, there would be such a terrible organization! What's even more terrifying is that the intelligence services of the empire have not found anything!

If it weren't for Li Wenzai's accidental discovery, I'm afraid that one day there would be breakfast, and he would know how heavy the turmoil it would bring to the empire, he could naturally imagine it!

"A surprise indeed, very, very big surprise! Where are you calling me, Ann is not safe? ”

"Please rest assured, father-in-law, even if I call you in front of that person, he won't know what's going on."

Qin Zheng was very confident in Li Wenzai's ability, and nodded: "You should pay proper attention to this matter, and if the manpower I sent over is beyond reach, you have to help." ”

Li Wenzai said indifferently: "Of course there is no problem, but the junior son-in-law advises you to sacrifice your new weapon this time, because this time the opponent is not an ordinary person." ”

The woman's name, Snake Ji, and the man's swearing made Li Wenzai very concerned! I'm afraid, that woman also has something to do with Atlantis!

Qin Zheng did not hesitate, and directly agreed: "I will." ”

……

End the call. Li Wenzai opened his eyes, looked like he had just woken up from a big dream, sat up and stretched his waist and said: "It's so comfortable, count the money until your hands cramp, and sleep until you wake up naturally, it is really the two great joys of life." ”

After some washing, the beautiful Uyghur girl brought him breakfast.

While they were eating, Fu Qingmeng and the four of them came back. Seeing that Li Wenzai was having breakfast, the four of them were immediately angry, and Fu Qingmeng said as if she was a complaining woman: "You bastard." I even know it. I thought you were going to die in sleep! ”

Li Wenzai rolled his eyes and said, "Bad luck! Early in the morning, the morning is bright, and it is really unlucky to say that you are dead. ”

Kurban then walked in from the outside. He smiled and said: "Li Shao will really enjoy life." I really envy Li Shao for sleeping so sweetly. Not for me, an old man. I didn't fall asleep until midnight, and I didn't sleep for more than three or four hours, and I couldn't sleep again. ”

Li Wenzai suddenly smiled: "Actually, it's very simple to want to get a good night's sleep." ”

Kurban suddenly asked expectantly: "Please also ask Li Shao for advice." ”

Jiang Tianxin chuckled in a low voice: "I bet." This bastard has absolutely nothing to say about it. ”

Sure enough, I only heard Li Wenzai say: "It's very simple, as long as you take a brick and put it at the door of your head, you will definitely sleep until dawn, wahaha." ”

Jiang Tianxin shrugged his shoulders, with an expression that was indeed so.

Kurban smiled bitterly, and Li Wenzai said: "Just kidding, in fact, it is really simple, the human body has an acupuncture point, called the sleeping acupoint, as long as you use a little bit of appropriate strength, you can easily sleep until dawn, this is not nonsense, but true." ”

Kurban was stunned for a moment and said, "I know the acupuncture points, and I often do acupuncture, but sleeping acupoints is really the first time I've heard of them." He looked skeptical, obviously not convinced.

Li Wenzai said with a smile: "Anyway, I won't leave today, I'll let you try it tonight." ”

Kurban smiled: "It's okay, then it's troublesome for Li Shao." ”

Li Wenzai waved his hand and said, "You don't need to see outside." ”

A pale-faced Uyghur youth walked in from outside, swept his gaze, and said to Kurban: "Dad, give me some money." ”

Kurban's face became very pale, and he roared like a lion: "Didn't I give you 100,000 horses in ten days? ”

The young man pouted and said, "Then you have eaten in the morning, why do you eat at noon and at night?" Stop talking nonsense, give me the money quickly, or I'll steal and rob it! ”

Kurban sighed heavily, signed a check and threw it to him and shouted: "Take the money and get out of here, disappear from my eyes!" ”

The young man flicked the check and said with a smile: "If you can give money so happily every time, I will definitely not bother you." My dear Dad, we'll see you next time. ”

Kurban sighed: "Let you young masters laugh, my son of mine has disappointed me so much, but I promised my deceased wife to take good care of him, and I can't ignore it." ”

Jiang Tianxin said sympathetically: "You have such a son, it is indeed enough to disturb you." ”

Li Wenzai said thoughtfully: "There is no anger in his expression, but it is full of decadence, it seems that he is completely desperate for life, and he is just paralyzing himself in this way." If you can open the knot in his heart, maybe you can reinvigorate him. ”

Kurban's eyes lit up suddenly, and he said eagerly: "Li Shao, have you seen something?" If you can, please Li Shao must help me, as long as I can regain Harim's strength, I am willing to give all my wealth! ”

Jiang Tianxin suddenly gasped, all the wealth, Kurban, as the Jade Prince, is afraid that the wealth accumulated over the years will be calculated in billions! He was willing to give everything for his son, and he was really a father's love.

Li Wenzai said with a smile: "Of course you can, if the truth cheers him up, then let him follow us into the mountain." ”

Kurban suddenly opened his mouth and looked at Li Wenzai in disbelief, Jiang Tianxin and they were also shocked, not knowing what medicine was in Li Wenzai's gourd.

Li Wenzai drank the fragrant milk tea and said lightly: "I gave you the opportunity, as for how to choose, it's up to you." ”

Kurban's expression changed, and he was obviously very entangled in his heart. The appearance of his son has made him physically and mentally exhausted, and he has wanted to let go completely many times, but when he thinks that when his wife is dying, he grabs his hand and lets him take good care of his son, Kurban can't give up.

He didn't know why Harim had become like this. I've tried a lot of things, but they can't cheer him up.

Originally, Kurban was already desperate, but he didn't expect to suddenly hear the good news at this time, someone could make his son return to normal!

But is this person really credible? Although he came with Jiang Tianxin and them, according to his own investigation, he did not find such a person in the aristocratic circle of the imperial capital.

He seemed to appear out of thin air, so abruptly.

But he and Jiang Tianxin have an unusual relationship, and even he can see that Jiang Tianxin and they still faintly regard this person as the main one.

That's already it anyway. No matter how bad it is, how bad it can be! He made up his mind. Nodding heavily, he said, "Okay, then Harim will ask Li Shao to you." ”

Li Wenzai said with a smile: "Entrusted by people, loyal to people, since I promised you." Naturally, I want to help you restore Harimu to normal. ”

Although he has already promised Li Wenzai. But when Kurban left. Still with a hint of doubt, a hint of regret. After all, he and Li Wenzai have not known each other for a long time, so he handed over his son to a stranger who can be said to be strangers. It's no wonder if you don't regret it.

Jiang Tianxin saw his regret, walked over and patted him on the shoulder and sneered: "Kurban, to be honest, although I don't know why Xiao Lizi wants to help you, but he made a move, this is your blessing, and it is impossible for many people to let him help!" If you don't want to, I'll go talk to him. ”

Kurban hurriedly said: "No, no, no! Jiang Shao, you are also a father now, you should be able to understand a father's love for his son. ”

Jiang Tianxin was slightly stunned, sighed, patted him on the shoulder and didn't say anything more.

Harim was soon captured by Kurban's men.

"What made me go into the mountains with them to pick jade! You're not crazy, old man! You're sending me to death! Harim shouted frantically.

Kurban scolded: "Where did you get so much nonsense, I didn't ask for your opinion, I was just informing you!" I'll give you the stuff to prepare, and you're ready to go into the mountains! ”

Harim stared at Li Wenzai fiercely, but he had to compromise.

Li Wenzai turned a blind eye to his fierce gaze, but looked at him with a mysterious smile on the corner of his mouth.

Harim's feeling was very sensitive, and he felt that Li Wenzai's gaze seemed to be cold.

I don't know why, a chill suddenly appeared in his heart, and he was timid, and then he didn't dare to stare at Li Wenzai anymore, and turned his head with a flickering gaze.

Kurban watched from the side, and suddenly felt a kind of mystery for Li Wenzai!

This person is so powerful, of course he understands his own son, he has always been not afraid of the sky and the earth, and now he is still afraid!

Then, Kurban suddenly had faith in what Li Wenzai said, or maybe he could really make his son change.

"Go ahead, go back and have a good rest, and leave early tomorrow morning. If you don't have a good rest and can't walk when the time comes, I won't care about you. If you die on the glacier because of this, it will be a good time for your dad to be completely relieved. ”

Harimu snorted coldly, but he didn't dare to look at Li Wenzai, he had a fear from the bottom of his heart for Li Wenzai's gaze and smile!

As soon as Kurban and Harim left, Fu Qingmeng and the four of them came around.

"Brother-in-law, what the hell are you doing, why did you suddenly take that guy with you?"

Li Wenzai shook his head mysteriously and said: "The Buddha said, don't say, don't say." ”

Although they didn't ask anything from Li Wenzai, they all believed that Li Wenzai was not the kind of hot-headed person and must have some plans, so they didn't continue to ask.

……

It's still the villa, it's the basement.

"Snake Queen, I ask you to cancel this operation."

"Do you know what you're talking about?"

"Of course I do! But my dad ordered me to go into the mountains with them, and if you do it, then I will also bury them! ”

"That's your own business, if you don't want to die, don't go!" With that, Snake Ji cut off the communication.

"Bastard! Damn, cold-blooded snake girl! What to do, do you want to go with it? Just sneak away now! ”

Thinking of this, Harim's eyes lit up, and he quickly came out of the basement, packed some things, and was about to leave the villa.

But then he found out that the door of the villa was pregnant, and he couldn't open it anyway!

"Damn, a broken door is against me!"

When he came to the back door, he was stunned, and the back door was broken! And then there are the windows, which are also broken!

Of course, he could break the glass and leave, but that would definitely alarm his father, and he would definitely not be able to leave when the time came!

Damn, bastard, sass, what the hell is going on? It's impossible to break all at the same time!

Could it be that my dad did it? But Dad doesn't have that ability!

A chill rose behind Harim, and he suddenly found that he seemed to have to go to the mountain this time! (To be continued......)