The late spring of the twentieth year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1592). One day. The morning glow reflects the majestic corner tower of the Forbidden City.

In the clear light of the rising sun, four brocade guards dressed in flying fish costumes hurriedly walked towards the gate of Wanxuan Pavilion, which was located in the middle of Xuanchengmen Street on the southeast side of the Forbidden City.

As the largest and most complete antique store in the capital at that time, Wanxuan Pavilion can be said to be a prosperous business.

The shopkeeper of Wanxuan Pavilion is surnamed Wan, whose name is Pu, and his ancestral home is Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Wanxuan Pavilion is a cultural relics and antique shop that has been in operation for several generations. When Wan Bao Pu was thirty years old, his father died, and he officially became the head of Wan Xuan Pavilion. Because of his intelligence and studiousness since childhood, coupled with the careful teaching of his grandfather and father, Wan Bao Pu became famous in the antique world in Beijing in the appreciation of cultural relics at a young age. After taking charge of Wanxuan Pavilion, after years of experience, Wanbaopu soon became a leader in the appreciation of cultural relics in the capital.

"Knock, knock, knock" Before it was time to officially open for business, Shunxi, the guy running in the Wanxuan Pavilion, was awakened by a hurried knock on the door.

"Come on, come on, it's early in the morning, and I won't let people sleep!" Shun-hee hurriedly put on his clothes and ran to open the door.

"It's not time to open yet...... Ouch, four officials, this early morning...... This is......? Shun Xi kept muttering, but as soon as he opened the door of the shop, he saw four people in flying fish suits standing outside the door, and three of them still had embroidered spring knives hanging from their waists, and he was immediately shocked and incoherent. He has been doing business with Wan Baopu in this prosperous capital for many years, and he still understands some things about the government. The flying fish suits on the four officials made Shunxi immediately understand the identity of the comer.

Daming brocade guard! This is a group of plague gods, no matter who provokes this group of people, most of them will not end well.

"Call your treasurers out." One of the four brocade guards said to Shun Hee. Although the tone was flat and gentle, it revealed an invisible majesty and strength.

"Hey...... Okay, okay, the four officials, please take a seat first! Shun Xi was shocked by this invisible strength, and hurriedly trotted to the inner hall to inform the master.

After a while, the shopkeeper Wan Baopu ran out of the room in a panic while fastening the buttons of his blue coat.

"I don't know if the four adults came to the shop early in the morning, and they missed the welcome, and they hope to forgive their sins!" Wan Baopu hurriedly walked over to give a salute.

"You are the shopkeeper of Wanxuan Pavilion?" Among the four, the middle-aged man wearing a golden flying fish suit and not wearing an embroidered spring knife asked Wan Baopu.

"It's down there!" Wan Bao Park looked respectfully at the person who questioned him.

The middle-aged man who asked Wan Bao to talk was the famous commander of the Ming brocade guard, Luo Shiyin, and he saw that fine beads of sweat oozed from Wan Baopu's face, so he said in a gentle tone: "Wan shopkeeper, don't panic." I waited for this visit to ask for something, and I hope that the shopkeeper can give advice. ”

After listening to Luo Shiyin's words, one of the brocade guards who accompanied him immediately put a long rosewood box in his arms on a rectangular table in the hall.

"This is a Qinglong Glaive Knife rewarded by the Holy Lord, please help the shopkeeper Wan take a closer look." Luo Shiyin walked to the side of the case, pointed to the rosewood box and said to Wan Baopu.

"Since it's a gift from the emperor, why do you have to identify it? Do you still doubt the authenticity of this gift? This magnificent-looking figure can't be so stupid, right? Wan Baopu was full of doubts in his heart, and he couldn't figure out for a while what the other party was asking him to identify the object in front of him.

Wan Baopu didn't dare to ask more, he carefully opened the box, uncovered a layer of golden silk wrapped inside, and a green dragon glaive treasure knife with cold light appeared in front of him. He turned around and took a magnifying glass from the Eight Immortals table next to the wall, carefully looked the treasure knife in the box up and down carefully, and then said, "Yes, this is a genuine Qinglong Yanyue Knife. Judging from the material, shape and craftsmanship level of the knife, this knife is the best in the knife. You see, the head of this knife is broad and long, resembling a half-quarter moon, there is a disguising blade on the back, the knife body is perforated and hanging, there is a dragon-shaped swallow at the junction of the knife head and the handle, and there is a hammer at the end of the long rod. The dragon-shaped beast at the mouth of this swallow is one of the nine sons of the legendary dragon. Legend has it that this Jairus is the ninth son of the dragon, because of its fierce personality, brave and good at fighting, and thirsty for killing, always holding a sword in his mouth, and glaring angrily. People carved it on the swallowing places of knives, swords, maces, hammers, guns and other weapons to increase the deterrent power of the weapon itself......"

"Then is it the Blue Dragon Glaive Knife used by Guan Yu during the Three Kingdoms period?" Luo Shiyin interrupted Wan Baopu's speech.

"It's not. No, it should be said that it can't be! Wan Baopu's tone was firm.

"What do you mean by that?" Luo Shiyin didn't understand the meaning of Wan Baopu's words.

"We don't have the right to say whether there is Guan Yuqi in history or not. Even if he had, it would be impossible for him to use a weapon like the Blue Dragon Glaive. Most people in the industry know that the Qinglong Glaive Knife first appeared in the Northern Song Dynasty, and this knife was not popular on the battlefield because it was too bulky and expensive to manufacture. It is more used for military exercises, arrays and drills to show military might. Sometimes it also becomes a guard of honor for palace guards and halo books. During the Three Kingdoms period, there were no such weapons. The reason why the people of later generations matched the Qinglong Glaive with Guan Yu was just to beautify Guan Yu's image and increase Guan Yu's prestige. Wan Baopu further explained.

"Thank you. It really made me feel uncomfortable! Hahaha......" Luo Shiyin couldn't help but be overjoyed after listening to Wan Baopu's explanation, and all the doubts before coming here were solved one by one with Wan Baopu's words. It seems that what he gained from this trip was not just as simple as knowing that this knife was not the knife used by Guan Yu.

The reason why Luo Shiyin came to Wanxuan Pavilion early in the morning to find out the truth about this Qinglong Glaive was because of the sudden summons of Emperor Shenzong last night.

Emperor Shenzong has not been in the court for many years, and he usually summons ministers in the harem during the day, and this evening summoning must be unusual. Luo Shiyin cautiously walked into the Qianqing Palace where Emperor Shenzong was located under the guidance of the eunuch.

"Minister Luo Shiyin knocks on my emperor, long live, long live!" Luo Shiyin paid tribute to Emperor Shenzong.

"Luo Qing is flat." Shenzong was sitting on a vermilion lacquer chair reading a book, and when he saw Luo Shiyin kneeling down, he put down the scroll in his hand and motioned for Luo Shiyin to get up.

"Long live thanks!" Luo Shiyin stood up and stood aside with his hands down.

Shenzong waved his hand at the eunuch standing aside, and the eunuch hurriedly exited the palace gate.

"Luo Qing, I summoned you into the palace late at night because of one thing." Shenzong got straight to the point.

"Holy Lord, please speak." Luo Shiyin listened attentively.

"A few months ago, the Dongying thieves invaded Korea, a vassal state of our Ming Dynasty, and the territory of the Eight Provinces of Korea was almost lost. The day before yesterday, the king of Korea sent an envoy to ask for help from our Ming Dynasty. On the question of whether or not to send troops to rescue each other, the ministers of the DPRK and China have different opinions and debate endlessly. I wonder what Luo Qing thinks about this? ”

"Qi Qi Sheng, the minister thinks that he should send troops to rescue."

"Oh, tell me about it."

"That Korea is not only a vassal state of our Ming Dynasty, but also a friendly country with a strip of water. As the suzerain, the vassal is in trouble, so it is reasonable to help. Besides, if the Dongying thieves occupy the entire territory of Korea, they will definitely die with cold lips and teeth, and I am afraid that the Ming Dynasty will also suffer. ”

"What Luo Qing said is exactly what I mean. After much deliberation, I decided not to send troops to North Korea in the future. ”

"Long live the Sage!"

"In order to ensure that my Ming Xiong Division will win the battle, I have decided to let you quickly select the elites of my Ming Jinyi Guard before my Ming army sends troops, secretly infiltrate North Korea, spy on enemy intelligence, and provide help to my Ming follow-up troops. I don't know what Luo Qing thinks? ”

"I am willing to do as I am told!"

"I know very well that this trip must be dangerous. Supposedly, you shouldn't be allowed to do it yourself. But this operation is related to the majesty of my Ming Dynasty and the stability of the country, I have thought about it again and again, and I have decided that it is better for you to go out in person. ”

"In order to ensure the permanence of my Ming Dynasty and raise the power of the saint, even if I go to the soup and fight the fire, the minister will not give up."

"Luo Qing can say this, I am very pleased. If you have any difficult requirements, just ask for it. ”

"The minister does have something to ask for."

"Luo Qing, please speak."

"One of the minister's subordinates is named Shi Lang, who was imprisoned in Dongchang Prison last year because he secretly released important prisoners from the imperial court in the process of investigating and handling the case. This person is nicknamed 'Iron Arm God Ape', and has super climbing ability. If there is such a person with him, he will be able to fulfill his mission and fulfill the sacred trust. The East Factory is under the jurisdiction of Lord Zhang. Ask the Holy ...... mediated and released Shi Lang from prison, so that he could make meritorious contributions and serve the country. Luo Shiyin wanted to say, "I implore the Holy Lord to issue a decree to release people", but at that time, although Jinyiwei and Dongchang were both patrol and arrest agencies under the emperor, there were many contradictions between the two, and the two sides fought openly and secretly for the emperor's favor. According to Luo Shiyin's understanding of Zhang Qinwei, the commander of Dongchang, even if there is a holy decree from the emperor, this father-in-law Zhang, who is good at sprinkling and cheating, will find a reason to refuse to let him go. If that is the case, Shi Lang may be in danger. In a hurry, Luo Shiyin used the word "mediation". But as soon as the words came out, he felt that there was something wrong with the words. After all, the emperor is not a third party with equal status with the two parties who are "mediated". Luo Shiyin raised his eyes a little nervously and observed the reaction of the Divine Sect.

Shenzong's face didn't change at all, and he stared at Luo Shiyin quietly for a while, as if he was thinking about something.

"Luo Qing come with me." Shenzong got up from his chair and walked over to a wooden frame inside. Luo Shiyin hurriedly followed.

The wooden shelves are filled with all kinds of rare antique artifacts. Shenzong likes to collect such utensils, and Luo Shiyin knows it.

"Inside this box is a Qinglong Glaive Knife, which was presented to me by Zhang Qing some time ago, when he told me that this knife was the knife used by Guan Yunchang during the Three Kingdoms period. I will give you this sword. As long as you take this knife to Dongchang to spread my message, Zhang Qing will release him. Emperor Shenzong pointed to a rosewood box on the shelf and said to Luo Shiyin.

"Thank you, Lord Longne!" Luo Shiyin hurriedly knelt on the ground and bowed.

"Luo Qingping, you have to make good use of this knife." Shenzong motioned for Luo Shiyin to stand up. Then, looking at Luo Shiyin, he patted the wooden box with his hand meaningfully.

Luo Shiyin thanked him in his mouth, but he didn't understand why the emperor gave him a treasure knife presented by Zhang Qinwei, the governor of Dongchang. Is it to show Zhang Qinwei the status of Jinyiwei in the emperor's heart, so that the Dongchang Admiral has to release Shi Lang? No way! Because this will make this father-in-law jealous, and things will not be easy to do.

Could it be that there is some secret hidden in this treasure knife that can only be understood and cannot be told? Luo Shiyin was on the way back to the Yamen of the Jinyi Guard with the treasure sword, thinking about the meaningful eyes of the Divine Sect just now, and he was puzzled. He decided to find a well-known antique shop early tomorrow morning to take a good look at this Imperial Green Dragon Glaive.

Wan Xuan Pavilion's shopkeeper Wan Baopu's words made Luo Shiyin suddenly open. He finally understood Emperor Shenzong's good intentions in giving him the sword. "It's really all in words, and everything is under control! No matter how he and Dongchang Admiral Zhang Qinwei fight, in fact, they are always controlled in the palm of the Buddha's life......" Luo Shiyin thought to himself.

"Let's go, go to the Dongchang Admiral's Mansion!" Luo Shiyin waved his hand and led the three subordinates out of the gate of Wanxuan Pavilion.