"Two virtuous brothers, how did you get here?" After Fang La sat down, he still couldn't believe it and said in surprise.

Zhao Ji continued: "The eldest brother said goodbye that day, and the younger brother and others were worried that something would happen, so they left in a hurry, so they came from the capital on purpose. If it weren't for the thirteenth brother hearing the eldest brother mention Yunxin Temple, we wouldn't know where to look. ”

Zhao Ru asked, "Big brother, why did you leave in a hurry that day?" ”

"It's a long story, I'll talk about it later!" Fang La smiled slightly, then turned to look at the host again, and said, "Brother Fang, the two of them are indeed my brothers. It's just that I'm busy with affairs, and I haven't talked about it with my brothers in the church, so everyone doesn't know. If there is something wrong with the two of them, I hope Brother Fang will forgive me! ”

The abbot hurriedly replied, "Sect Master, you are a tormented old man! Since the two of them are the brothers of the sect leader, they are also their own brothers. If it weren't for the old man making a big fuss, how could he let the sect leader come in person? This matter is the fault of his subordinates! ”

"Sect Master? Subordinate? Zhao Ji and Zhao seemed to speak in unison, staring at the two of them with wide eyes.

Fang La said with a smile: "Two virtuous brothers, the abbot here is the left protector of my sect, and the common name is Fangzheng, who is from the same village as me, and is a brother who grew up together. It's just that staying here because of his advanced age and seeing through the red dust is the first line of defense in the sect, which will cause misunderstanding. ”

"I see!"

Zhao Ji and Zhao Qi only realized that the abbot had been obstructing himself and others, and he was even fighting with Zhao Yi, so he had to stop it in order to protect the main altar. Zhao Ji guessed that the abbot and Fang La knew each other, but he never thought that it was very close, and it was still the left protector of Manichaeism, and the left was respected, which was the power above ten thousand people under one person.

Now, Zhao Ji also clearly knows the real reason why the abbot's face changed suddenly after hearing the news that he had inquired about Fang La. From the abbot's point of view, he is the left protector of the Dharma, and it is his duty to protect the main altar, and he is also Fang La's playmate, swearing to protect the general altar and protect the sect leader, which is his responsibility.

"And when I first asked you, you already guessed?" Zhao Ru frowned and looked up at Master Fangzheng.

Master Fang Zheng nodded and said, "The name of the sect leader is taboo in the sect, and most of them are addressed by the sect leader. Moreover, the name 'Fang La' was changed by the sect leader himself, and it is also a name known to everyone in the church. When you say it, I already know that you are here to find someone, but I don't know if you are friend or foe. ”

"That night, I was ready to send a message to the Sect Master, but it was too late. The climate here is a little different from the outside, and the fog is so great that even carrier pigeons can easily get lost. When I was ready to deliver the message in the morning, the two of you had already come to me, and I did not have time to deliver the message. ”

"It just so happens that you say another name of the sect leader, which is not known to many people in the sect at all, only those who were born and died with the sect master. Even though I am the Left Protector, if I hadn't grown up with the Sect Master, I wouldn't have known it, but you would have been able to tell that you were either an enemy or a friend. ”

"We are people from the rivers and lakes, the sect leader has a wide range of friends, and they are all brothers in the four seas, but there has never been a person who is gorgeously dressed, either rich or noble. According to Lao Wei's guess, the two of you are either the family of the official eunuch or the family of the rich, which is somewhat contrary to my teachings, and it is definitely not a friend, then an enemy. ”

After Master Fangzheng's explanation, Zhao Ji and Zhao Qi nodded, and they also understood that he was a protector and a guardian, and they couldn't complain about him. This matter has been revealed since then, and it has not been mentioned again. Zhao seems to be no longer aggressive, and Zhao Ji understands that he has already planned.

Subsequently, Fang La also told Zhao Ji and Zhao Qi about the process of their encounter, and Master Fang Zheng understood why Fang La would make friends with the eunuchs. Moreover, the identities of Zhao Ji and Zhao Qi are extraordinary, they are princes, and they can't help but be a little surprised.

Zhao Ji has the temperament of a king, but Master Fangzheng believes it, and he can see it in every move. His eyes looked at Zhao Xiang again, and he always felt that he didn't look like a prince, but like a person from the rivers and lakes, and secretly thought: "Is he really a prince?" ”

Zhao seemed to feel that Master Fangzheng's eyes were a little strange when he looked at him, and he was a little surprised in his heart, and looked at each other with a smile. At the same time, Fang La said solemnly: "I said goodbye in a hurry that day, I was really ashamed to worry about the two virtuous brothers, I hope you will forgive me!" ”

"Why did Big Brother say this?" Zhao Ji and Zhao seemed to be taken aback and hurriedly asked.

Fang La said: "The identities of the two of you are different, although I am a person in the rivers and lakes, I know a little bit about the affairs of the court. This time, you rashly left and entered the city, just afraid that those people in the court and the central government will fall into the well and delay the future of the two virtuous brothers! ”

Zhao Ji smiled and said: "Big brother, you can rest assured about this matter!" The two of us only dared to leave the capital when we got the will, and we have something to say about this time! ”

"Oh! What's the matter? Fang La asked.

Zhao Ji replied: "This matter is related to the eldest brother, the younger brother I am the Empress Dowager, and I want the eldest brother to follow me into the court as a general and serve the Great Song Dynasty!" ”

Fang La exclaimed: "What? Recruit me as an official? ”

"Yes, I have already revealed all the martial arts of my eldest brother, and the Queen Mother also thinks that my eldest brother is a rare talent, so she sent me here!" Zhao Ji told Fang La what happened, and then looked at him quietly, waiting for him to answer.

Fang La was a little surprised in his heart, he didn't expect that Zhao Ji and Zhao Ru came to recruit him. However, there was some entanglement in his heart. Just because Manichaeism was not a formal sect in the Great Song Dynasty, it could not be supported by the imperial court, and there was even a hint of danger.

Although Zhao Ji did not mention the identities of them and others, they will be discovered by others one day, and it will be too late at that time. Therefore, Fang La pondered for a long time, on one side was the brother in the sect, and on the other side was the good intentions of Zhao Ji and Zhao Ru.

In the end, Fang La decided not to agree, and said in a deep voice: "The good intentions of the two virtuous brothers, I understand it, brother. We are people in the rivers and lakes, and we have been adrift all our lives, and we have never thought about fame and fortune, nor have we ever expected to become officials in the court. Besides, there are still some contradictions between our religion and the imperial court that cannot be resolved. ”

"I am a person of the rivers and lakes, I like to be free, and being an official in the court is constrained, not my style. As the sect leader, how could he live up to the expectations of his brothers and leave on his own to run ahead. When I succeeded to the throne of the Church, I made a promise to restore Manichaeism to its former glory. ”

"These brothers have all joined the church because of me, how can I leave them behind? If I were that kind of person, I am afraid that the two virtuous brothers would not worship me. ”

Zhao Ji sighed deeply, how could he not understand the meaning of Fang La's words. Fang La's identity as the leader of Manichaeism is a double-edged sword, and he is also clear about the grudges that Manichaeism and the court have only seen, but he still can't be satisfied if he wants to take this opportunity to resolve this grievance.

However, Zhao Ji was also prepared for this, and said with a slight smile: "Big brother doesn't have to be like this, the younger brother knows that the eldest brother is a person, how can he leave the brothers." This matter is just the purpose of my visit, since the eldest brother has no intention of doing so, the younger brother is no longer reluctant. ”

In fact, Zhao Ji did think that Yi Fang La's character might not necessarily accept the reward of the imperial court, and let go of the position of sect leader and return to Beijing with them to serve as generals. It's just that Zhao Ji has some regrets in his heart. Although he had been prepared for this matter, he still felt a little emotional.

The purpose of coming out this time was to find Fang La, wanting to help him, and seeing that he was safe and sound, the stone in his heart was also put down. As for the court's recruitment, it was just his wishful thinking, and it could also be said to be a reason for him to come out openly, so it didn't affect his mood, and he still talked and laughed with Fang La and others.