Chapter 152: A Bad Omen
Zhang Maolin has a lot of "guidance" to Yang Yun, as if he is the leader of the Taoist team that greeted the holy car this time.
At first, he was able to maintain a kind attitude, but later, Zhang Maolin's tone was much heavier, and he gradually had the meaning of command, or he felt that Yang Yun was too young, and began to rely on the old to sell the old.
Yang Yun didn't argue with Zhang Mao, he thought very clearly, if this person wants to show his face, he can go, but I am not here.
Zhang Maolin finished his explanation, he was very satisfied with Yang Yun's attitude, and nodded with a smile: "Little Daoist friends don't need to be nervous, although the presence of the Holy Lord is a big event, you don't need to take it too seriously, just do your duty." ”
Yang Yun asked, "Speaking of conscientiousness, what is my duty on this trip?" ”
A simple question, but Zhang Maolin was stopped.
Originally, the duty of the Taoist priest was to preach the Tao or practice the law, but this time to welcome the emperor, the Taoist team was simply a decoration, at best, a vase carefully prepared by the local government to cater to the wishes of the emperor.
Standing there and watching Luan Jia arrive, and then watching the emperor's guard of honor go away, is this also considered a "duty"?
Zhang Maolin raised his face: "Just act according to the rules." ”
It's not clear what the rules are.
After the conversation between the two ended, Zhang Maolin got up: "The clothes you are wearing tomorrow, the government will send someone to your house...... Is there a leave address? ”
"Yes." Yang Yun nodded.
"That's good."
Zhang Maolin said goodbye to Yang Yun and went far away.
Seeing Zhang Maolin's back, Yang Yun shook his head and muttered: "What kind of meeting is this?" What has been said for so long? Why don't you just let me go back and wait for the announcement? ”
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Yang Yun walked back from the appointment place, and on the way, he could already feel the lively atmosphere of the emperor's arrival.
The people rejoiced at the arrival of Tang Xuanzong.
Although Luoyang is one of the two capitals, it is not the real capital of Li Tang in the end, the emperor came, and tens of thousands of civil and military officials and imperial forest soldiers poured into Luoyang City, which greatly increased regional consumption, and the people's lives would be much better. In addition, the people of this era were very superstitious and felt that the emperor's arrival could be contaminated with dragon qi and become auspicious in distress, so the emperor was also welcome to stay in the eastern capital for a long time.
Many shops hang lanterns early, plant colorful flags, and decorate their storefronts, hoping that the emperor will come to the streets and alleys, so that there is also a chance to see the dragon's face up close.
It was past noon when Yang Yun returned to the restaurant.
Someone is waiting here.
After inquiring, I learned that it was Dong Qirong, the owner of Shanglinfang, and several representatives of the local gentry, as well as the official messenger who came from the government to deliver clothes.
"This is Daoist Yang, right? I have admired the daimyo for a long time. ”
Dong Qirong is about fifty years old and looks very rich, but because the fat on his face is piled together, he has a sense of ferocity.
The Dong family ran several cloth villages and rice shops, and at the same time, there were caravans active in the east, west, north and south of the Tang Dynasty, bringing a steady stream of wealth to the family.
Dong Qirong heard from the official that there was a famous Taoist priest in his workshop, and he also learned that Yang Yun was very high in the welcome procession to welcome the emperor in the future, and he might talk to the emperor on behalf of the entire Luoyang Daomen, so he came over with a bare face to pull the relationship.
As the owner of the house, Dong Qirong is very familiar with the etiquette of officialdom, and as soon as he came, he sent two large boxes of gifts, although they were just some cloth and silk and other things, but they were worth a lot of money, and he obviously intended to establish a good relationship with Yang Yun.
"Tomorrow to welcome the saint, the above will explain as much as possible not to disturb the people, but the bridge and ferry pier across Luoshui are all closed, and there will be officers and soldiers to guard them, and there are not many people who can really get close to the saint."
Dong Qirong was very envious of Yang Yun's ability to admire Tianyan at close range.
Dong Qirong is not qualified to face the saint, in his opinion, Yang Yun can be regarded as the face of the entire Shanglin Fang.
Yang Yun said: "It's just to complete my own work according to Liu Fuyin's instructions." ”
This remark is similar to what Zhang Maolin said, Dong Qirong smiled when he heard it: "Yang Daochang is too humble, what kind of honor is it to be able to face the saint?" If there is something in the future, just open your mouth. ”
Yang Yundao: "I will do business in Shanglinfang for a long time in the future, and I hope to get the support of the owner of Dongfang." ”
"Well said, well said." Dong Qirong knew that Yang Yun opened a restaurant in the workshop he managed, which was originally to come to tie the knot, but now it has become a common interest.
You give me benefits, I give you convenience, mutual benefit.
Dong Qirong did not forget to remind: "If Daoist Yang can be appreciated by the saints, don't forget that we are in Linfang, a treasure of feng shui, haha......"
Immediately, Dong Qirong introduced the gentry of Shanglinfang to Yang Yun.
Speaking of which, they are all the heads of small and medium-sized families who have a certain net worth, but have no connections in the court, and these heads of families came in person, mainly for the sake of Dong Qirong's face, and also related to Yang Yun's coming to face the saint.
Dong Qirong said: "Originally, it was said that each fang would send people to meet the holy driver, but who knew that the county government had temporarily called it off, otherwise we could go together." ”
Yang Yun nodded, but did not answer.
Dong Qirong tilted his head and said in a low voice: "The Holy Lord is very respectful of Taoist learning, and since Daoist Yang is from a famous family, he must be proficient in this way, and if he has the opportunity to meet the saint, he can introduce his feelings about cultivation to His Majesty...... As long as he wins the trust of the saint, Yang Daochang has a bright future. ”
"Where, where, I just hope that tomorrow will not lose the courtesy." Yang Yundao.
Dong Qirong said with a smile: "If the saint appreciates it, one day in the future, under the Longyan Dayue, he may come to the Drunken Immortal Tower, and even our Shanglin Fang will follow us." ”
"yes, yes."
The gentry nodded in agreement.
Yang Yun knew that Dong Qirong's purpose was to bet that he would have the opportunity to get in close contact with the emperor and invest in advance.
Yang Yun thought to himself: "I, a Taoist priest, was not born and raised in Shanglinfang, even if I am appreciated by the emperor, what credit do you have to lose?" ”
Dong Qirong had a good relationship, and asked about Yang Yun's ancestral hometown and the places he had been, the two people who couldn't be beaten by eight poles were stunned to find out the common ground.
“…… The ancestor of my Dong family once visited the old county prince of Yang, Hedong. Dong Qirong exclaimed.
The "Yang Lao County Gong" mentioned by Dong Qirong is Yang Yun's great-grandfather Yang Wang.
Yang Yun is from the "Hongnong Yang family", and the ancestor is Yang Chang, the prime minister of the Han Zhao Emperor and the son-in-law of Sima Qian.
Yang Chang's great-great-grandson Yang Zhen was an official in the Eastern Han Dynasty, known as "Confucius of Kansai", and his sons Yang Bing, Sun Yangci, and great-grandson Yang Biao were all Taiwei, and they were called "the fourth Taiwei" and "Tokyo Famous Family".
Yang Jie is the fifth grandson of Yang Feng, the fifth son of Yang Zhen. During the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, he served as the prime minister of Zhongshan in the Southern Yan Kingdom established by Murong De. gave birth to two sons, Jane and Ji.
Yang Zhen is the eldest son of Yang Jie, and Wei Taizu was the Taishou of Shanggu at the time, and he is the ancestor of the "Shanggufang Yang Clan" of Sizhitang, that is, the true ancestor of Yang Yun's lineage.
Yang Wang is the sixth grandson of Yang Zhen, and he has been relocated to the posts of military governor in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, the doctor of Chaoxia, the county of Pingxiang, and the governor of Qinzhou. At the time of the Sui Dynasty, he served as Shangshu Zuocheng, Dali Qing, and Guozi sacrificial wine. In the ninth year of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, he was implicated by Yang Xuangan and demoted to Liang County Tongshou. After Emperor Yang was killed, he was attached to Wang Shichong of the Eastern Capital. At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, the king of Qin, conquered Luoyang, Wang was killed, and had three sons, namely Lingben, Renfang, and Zhengben, of which Yang Lingben was Yang Yun's grandfather.
Time has passed, Yang Yun really can't imagine how deep the friendship can be after a visit from five generations?
Maybe this incident was originally made up by Dong Qirong, and the age is too old to have any evidence.
"After the famous family, it is a famous teacher and apprentice, and it seems that there will be one more great sage in Shanglinfang in the future." Dong Qirong admired the surrounding gentry with a smug face.
Yang Yun's face was calm, and he was not confused by the compliment in front of him.
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Dong Qirong stayed at Yang Yun's place for half an hour before leaving with the gentry, and Yang Yun personally delivered it to the door.
Subsequently, Yang Yun did not participate in the evening market of the restaurant.
He returned home early and tried on the Taoist robe sent by Liu Hengzheng, and found that it was a little wide and did not fit well.
After reading it, Yi Dan shook his head, and then asked, "Master, do you need me to change it?" ”
Yidan looks rough, but in fact, the needlework is quite good, and her strength does not mean that she can't needlework, her needlework is taught by Songmei's wife, and now she is basically doing sewing and mending at home.
Yang Yun smiled: "Let's wear it...... If you wear it big this year, it will fit next year, and you may not be able to wear it the year after. ”
Yang Yun is in adolescence, and it is when he is growing his body that he does not think that he needs to change his clothes for his current figure.
It's easy to make clothes smaller, but it's no fun to change them to bigger.
Yaqing was young, she circled around Yang Yun, she was very happy to see Yang Yun wearing new clothes, clapping her hands and giggling, looking carefree, Yang Yun couldn't help but feel a little happier after seeing it.
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After dinner, Yang Yun took a few little loli to practice.
As the sky darkened, Yang Yun was a little restless when he meditated, and he couldn't explain why, every time he wanted to settle down, he didn't have a palpitation for no reason, and the whole person was very uncomfortable.
When I opened my eyes, it was peaceful.
A few little Loli practiced calmly, although Yang Yun knew that they were not wholehearted, but more perfunctory.
"Master, is it over?"
Yaqing's eyes narrowed, and when she saw Yang Yun looking at her, she quickly opened her eyes and asked with a smile.
Ya Rou said: "This is just the beginning, how can it be over?" Hurry up and practice with Master. ”
"Oh." Yaqing reluctantly closed her eyes, only to settle down for a while, and then immediately opened her eyes and looked at Yang Yun, wondering what Yang Yun was doing.
Yang Yun felt very uncomfortable in his heart, so he simply waved his hand: "Okay, okay, you guys stop first." ”
Several girls opened their eyes and looked at Yang Yun and listened to the teachings.
Yang Yun sighed slightly: "It's strange to say, I didn't make up my mind today, it may be related to going to meet the emperor tomorrow, or it may be something else...... Do you feel anything unusual? ”
The girls looked at each other and shook their heads.
Yang Yun said: "It seems that there is something wrong with my state of mind...... I'll get here today and continue tomorrow. ”
Yang Yun himself couldn't settle his mind, so he didn't ask a few girls to practice with him, it wouldn't be of much benefit to practice like this, after all, the improvement of several girls' superpowers was mainly nourished by his spiritual power.
The girls were about to get up and go back to the room, when suddenly there was a "squeak" sound, and a mouse rushed into the house, yelled at the people strangely, and then quickly slipped away from the corner.
Even in the splendid house in Luoyang, rats are commonplace, but Yang Yun is still surprised that rats are openly demonstrating against humans......
Could it be that Jerry is possessed in "Cat and Mouse"?
He pondered that it was necessary to plug the rat hole when he turned around.
Yaqing exclaimed: "Master, it's not good, it's not good......"
It immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"Why are you so surprised? I've taught you to speak quietly. Yarou, as an older sister, immediately corrected her sister's words and deeds.
Yaqing hurriedly said: "No, the little mouse just now said that the sky is falling apart, and the house is about to collapse." ”
"Huh!?"
Several girls were baffled.
Yaqing's words just confirmed Yang Yun's worries.
"Earthquake?"
The only explanation Yang Yun could think of was this one.
Yarou asked, "Master, what is an earthquake?" ”
Yang Yun stood up, walked to the door, looked up at the strange pink in the sky, closed his eyes and felt it, and frowned.
"If there was an earthquake, there would be a high probability that the house we were living in would collapse...... No, now my feelings are getting stronger, and we're going to go outside in the open now. ”
"Yes, Master."
Several girls obeyed Yang Yunyan, packed up their valuables with them, and went out with Yang Yun.
Yang Yun felt that the matter was important and was ready to inform the government of the matter.
But the problem is that he has no contact with the government, and the only official who has contact with him is Henan Yin Liu Hengzheng.
If you go to see Liu Hengzheng at this point in time, you will definitely not see anyone, and the time will not allow it.
"You are all here, you are not allowed to go anywhere, Yidan went to tell the neighbors that there was a big earthquake in Luoyang, let them all come out of the house." Yang Yun took a few girls to a garden with no cover more than ten feet away from the door and solemnly confessed.
Yi Dan didn't know why, and stood there in a daze.
Yang Yun suddenly realized that it was pointless to let Yi Dan knock on the door from door to door like this, he remembered that he had just met the owner of Shanglinfang and several gentry representatives during the day, if he used the power of these people to inform that the earthquake was about to occur, even if he could not notify all the people in Luoyang City in time, at least let the neighbors of Shanglinfang be prepared.
"An Lun, you come with me to find Master Dong." Yang Yun commanded.