The stone chamber is not large, and the only thing worth noting is the stone carvings on the four walls.

Could it be that the secret is hidden in these stone carvings?

With this in mind, Gu Ming began to take a closer look.

The stone carvings here are fairly well preserved, with no signs of weathering or damage.

Judging from the content, it should be the life deeds of the general enshrined in the temple.

When he was a child, he lived in a mountain village, joined the army when he was a teenager, killed the enemy, made countless meritorious contributions, and rose step by step.

The third stone carving belongs to the most glorious period of his life, judging from the content of the stone carving, it should be canonized by the emperor, rewarded with swords, armor, gold and silver, etc.

The fourth stone carving is the leisurely life of returning to the hometown, with a mansion compound and a group of slaves......

After reading these stone carvings, Gu Ming's doubts resurfaced.

Generally speaking, such stone carvings are quite conclusive and usually only appear in the tombs of some nobles.

So, could this general temple actually be a general's tomb?

A temple above, a tomb below?

Judging from the layout seen so far, as well as the stone carvings of this stone chamber, there is indeed such a possibility.

It's a pity that Gu Ming probed carefully again, but still couldn't find any other clues, except for the steps leading to the temple, he couldn't find any mechanism at all.

Then there is no way, you can't spend it here all the time.

So, Gu Ming could only leave the stone room and return to the temple, and try his best to restore the secret door to its original state, so that people would not be easily discovered.

When I left the temple gate, it was already dawn.

When he came to the outside of Dafeng County, Gu Ming found that the outside of the city was still heavily guarded, and the arrest operation must be continuing.

After thinking about it, he simply turned around and went to the capital.

……

Capital.

Fortune Inn.

In the past, students from all over the country and their entourage or relatives have entered Beijing, this inn is not far from the Gongyuan, occupies a geographical advantage, and the scale is quite large, the name of the inn is also very pleasing, so the business is booming, almost close to the state of fullness.

It's noon.

In the west courtyard of the inn, Ma Yun and Xu Jiaying and another classmate named Liu Qiangxi sat around the stone table, chatting while drinking tea.

"Brother Yun, it's almost time for Gu Xie Yuan to arrive in the capital, right?"

Ma Yun nodded, and shook his head again: "Under normal circumstances, it should have arrived, but Brother Gu has always been difficult to determine, and he may not know where to go to subdue demons and eliminate demons." "Alas, I really envy Brother Gu, going on the road alone, what a pride, how carefree?

I think we also dreamed of walking the world with a book and a sword, but it's a pity that ...... I have that heart, but I don't have that guts! ”

Xu Jiaying couldn't help but say enviously.

Liu Qiangxi couldn't help but joke: "It is estimated that most of the brave ones are buried in the barren mountains and mountains." ”

"Alas, when will the world be peaceful, and there will be no more bandits and demons in the world?"

"Brother Yun, you can have this idea, but it will never come true."

"People have to have ideas, don't they?"

"Huh? Brother Gu is here......"

Xu Jiaying suddenly stood up in surprise.

Without waiting for Ma Yun and the others to come back to their senses, Xu Jiaying shouted while hurrying away: "Brother Gu, you are here!" ”

"Haha, Brother Xu, long time no see!"

Gu Ming smiled and greeted him.

"It's Gu Xie Yuan......"

I don't know who snorted softly, like a stone stirring up a thousand waves, and the yard suddenly boiled.

"He's Gu Jieyuan?"

"It's really a scary teenager, I didn't expect him to be so young......"

"I've heard of his name for a long time, and today I finally met the real ......"

For a while, many people gathered around and greeted enthusiastically.

Of course, there are also some conceited people who deliberately show a look of disdain, drinking tea and chatting.

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.

Gu Ming's rise is too fast and the limelight is too strong, although many people sincerely admire him, but there are also many people who are jealous or a little unconvinced.

After all, the people who went to Beijing to take the exam this time came from all over the country, and they were not just candidates from Jiangnan.

Among them, there are many arrogant people.

"Brother Gu, it's time to wait for you, the room has already been booked for you."

"Thank you, Brother Yun!"

"Brother Gu is polite......"

After being polite, Gu Ming first went to the room to put down the package, and then came to the courtyard to sit down and drink tea and chat.

"Brother Gu, I'm afraid you've experienced a lot of wonderful things along the way, right?"

"There are indeed some ......"

"Haha, then you must tell us about it when you go back......"

When they were about to talk, the four of them went to the inn lobby for lunch.

After lunch, Gu Ming instructed his men to get a bucket of hot water and take a comfortable bath.

Then I changed into clean clothes, spread out the pen and paper and began to write my daily life.

After all, this is an important way to earn level up experience, and no matter how busy you are, you have to find time to complete it first.

In the evening, I didn't have to say anything, so I naturally found a place to have a drink with Ma Yun and others......

In this world, there is only one type of scholar who can't drink: that is, he is too poor to afford alcohol.

……

The next morning, Gu Ming came to Shangshu Mansion to visit again.

After some conversation, it was learned that the Wei family had collapsed, and none of its main line disciples had escaped.

If nothing else, it will be punished as treason.

That's a big crime...... The kind that will never turn over.

As for those people from the Western Regions in Dafeng County, they have all been controlled, and they will be released after strict examination and confirmation that they are serious businessmen.

Otherwise, it will be treated as an enemy country.

"Gu Jieyuan, you can be regarded as making a contribution to the court this time, this official has discussed with Lord Yang, and when this case is concluded, he will ask for a meritorious service in front of the emperor......"

As soon as he heard this, Gu Ming immediately waved his hand: "My lord, this is really not necessary!" ”

Fu Tianqiu couldn't help but be surprised: "Why not?" If others can't ask for such an opportunity, do you want to refuse? ”

"Master Fu, you also know that Xiaosheng entered Beijing this time to participate in the examination, and asking for credit for Xiaosheng at such a time may attract some people with a heart......

"Ah, yes, yes~"

Fu Tianqiu couldn't help patting his forehead, with a sudden realization expression.

"It's true that the official didn't expect this yet......"

The examination is a major event of the dynasty, the whole country, civil and military officials, I don't know how many people are paying attention.

It can be said that this is a rather sensitive timing.

If he invited credit for Gu Ming at this time, he would inevitably be pushed to the forefront.

Even if he is in high school, there will inevitably be people who think that he has his hands and eyes to the sky, not by real skills, but by being hard in the background.

"Okay, then let's not mention it for the time being, and I'll talk about it when I have a chance later."

Gu Ming smiled and arched his hand: "Thank you, Master Fu!" ”

After chatting for a few words, Fu Tianqiu couldn't help but say: "By the way, last time, the book official you entrusted someone to bring over sent some copies to the palace, and the rest were given to a group of colleagues."

To be honest, most people still like the books you write, and they read them with relish, including the old man, but ......"

Speaking of this, Fu Tianqiu couldn't help sighing: "There are still some old ministers in this court who are dissatisfied, and they talk about the east and west in front of the emperor, and criticize them in every way.

What kind of psychology they have, the official knows very well in his heart.

It's nothing more than jealousy that you're too young and rising too fast, so it's very uncomfortable in your heart.

In fact, on weekdays, these old ministers have been fighting openly and secretly, and they are arrogant and look down on each other.

But this time, there is an unexpected harmony above the court, and it has the intention of joining forces to suppress you......"

Hearing this, Gu Ming couldn't help frowning.

He believed that Fu Tianqiu was by no means alarmist, and it was even likely that he still had reservations.

From this, it can also be imagined that some old scholars in the DPRK and China do not know how many unpleasant things they say openly and covertly.

However, Gu Ming had already expected such a result.

Classical masterpieces such as The Legend of the West Chamber, Dream of Red Mansions, and The Golden Vase of Plums in the previous life, which one was not ill-fated after it came out?

His condition is quite good, because the dynasty is relatively much more enlightened, rarely has any literary prisons and the like, and the people's customs are relatively open.

"Thank you Master Fu for reminding me, Xiaosheng will be more vigilant against these people in the future."

"You don't have to worry too much, there are also many ministers in the DPRK and China who refute it in court. Moreover, many ladies in the harem also like to read your books......"

Fu Tianqiu's psychology Gu Ming actually knew it.

To put it bluntly, this is also a means of wooing, letting him know that there is a turbulent undercurrent above the court, and it is impossible to be alone if he wants to be alone, and he must form an alliance with others.

With whom to ally with, do you still need to guess?

But for Gu Ming, the battle between the court and the court is actually not terrible, the most terrifying thing is the thousand-year-old centipede essence hidden in the palace.

That's a dignified protector of the country!

As soon as he had this thought, Gu Ming couldn't help but say tentatively: "By the way, Master Fu, I heard that the mana of the protector of the country is profound, and he has the ability to fly to the heavens and the earth, I don't know if it's true or not?" ”

"The Archaic?" Fu Tianqiu couldn't help frowning: "That's right, the Fazhang is indeed powerful, and he is deeply favored by the emperor, but he is just ......"

At this point, he paused again.

"Just what?"

"It's okay not to mention it, by the way, it's not too early, why don't you stay and have a few drinks together......"

Since Fu Tianqiu was reluctant to mention Pudu Cihang, Gu Ming was not good at asking again.

However, it can also be guessed from this that most of the old demon has gained power, which makes the ministers of the court and the central government jealous and unwilling to discuss it, so as not to cause trouble and be retaliated against by the other party.

After a few drinks with Fu Tianqiu, Gu Ming said goodbye.

Then I inquired all the way to Yan Changqing's troupe.

Before, Yan Changqing had roughly described the current situation of the troupe in the letter, but when Gu Ming witnessed it with his own eyes, he couldn't help but be amazed: it is magnificent!

In the words of the previous life, it was called a shotgun for a gun.

This is a large mansion covering an area of more than ten acres, and after renovation, it has become a large theater with complete functions.

As soon as Gu Ming entered the courtyard, someone from the opera troupe recognized him and hurriedly greeted him.

"I don't know if Gu Xie Yuan is coming, there is a loss of distance, there is a support for the distance!"

Gu Ming smiled and waved his hand: "No need to be polite, you Yan Class Master is not here?" ”

As soon as he heard this, the face of the person who came turned gloomy and sighed: "In the backyard, Master Yan's physical condition has not been very good recently. ”

"Oh? Take me to see it. ”

"Gu Xie Yuan, please!"

Under the leadership of the visitor, Gu Ming passed through the two courtyard gates and came to a small courtyard at the back......