The master of this Miaoyu is also a strange person.

He is proficient in the art of innate arithmetic, and has a respected position and a great reputation in the industry.

Jia Cong still has some belief in this divination technique, this is not superstition, some people, some things, are like having their own fixed numbers in the dark.

After all, you have traveled to the world of Red Mansions, if you don't believe anything, how can you explain this?

From the bottom of his heart, Jia Cong didn't want to believe it.

If there are no gods and monsters, with their own fists, with their own strength, and with their own advanced firearms, they can live freely in this world.

But if there are really those things, these backhands and these dependences of oneself are nothing.

That's why Jia Cong made people stare at Jia Rui, wanting to see what kind of person that Laitou monk and lame Taoist priest were.

I want to explore the truth of this world from them.

After all, many people and many things are related to these two monks, and these two people are also very weird.

When Xiangling was young, these two wanted to take her away, but Zhen Shiyin naturally refused and drove the two away angrily.

When Daiyu was young, these two people also appeared, and they wanted to turn her into a monk, but Lin Ruhai and his wife naturally disagreed, and said that except for their parents, they could not see their relatives in order to live a safe life.

Baochai's cold incense pill is also a prescription given by these two people, and a medicine primer.

Jia Rui was seriously ill and sent him Fengyue Baojian for treatment, but he died.

The involvement with Baoyu is even greater, and he went to Jiafu several times.

It is impossible for Jia Cong to ignore these things, but his previous self was too weak and had no qualifications to explore at all.

Over the years, Jia Cong has accumulated a lot of strength.

You can try to explore and understand from that monk.

I met this strange person today, but I can inquire with her.

Jia Cong said: "I heard that Shi Tai is proficient in innate divine calculations, and I have long wanted to ask for advice or two, but I have not been able to make the trip. ”

When the old nun heard this, she looked over with some surprise.

I didn't report my calendar, but this young grandfather of the country actually saw through his details at once, which was really surprising.

Could it be that he had seen himself fail before?

If you think about it, you really don't have any impression, and you definitely haven't seen him.

It seems that this young grandfather is also very well-informed, and he is not a simple character.

The old nun suppressed the doubts in her heart, clasped her hands together and said: "Amitabha, the skill of poor Niwei is difficult to enter the hall of elegance, but it makes Ning Guogong smile, I don't know if Ning Guogong wants to ask about the future, or wants to ask about marriage?" ”

Jia Cong shook his head and said: "The future and marriage, I am confident that I can grasp it myself, but I don't need to trouble Shitai, I want to ask Shitai, is there an existence in this world that surpasses the imperial power?" ”

When the old nun heard this, her heart was shocked, and she didn't expect this master to ask this question.

It's hard to answer this question on your own, because you can't figure it out yourself.

"I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint Ning Guogong, for this problem, the poor nun is not very clear, this calculation technique, not everything can be calculated, there are certain limitations."

Jia Cong was not too disappointed by the old nun's answer, because there was no hope.

It's just that I met it, and I just asked casually.

This person is also a fortune teller, and his calculations are relatively accurate.

Jia Cong nodded and said, "Mrs. Shi, have you heard of a leper monk and a lame Taoist, I heard that these two people are chattering, can Mrs. Shi know the origin of the two of them?" ”

The old nun said: "These two poor nuns have heard of it, but they have never seen it, it is said that these two people play the world, they have no fixed place, they are quite strange, as for their origins, but no one knows, Ning Guogong has seen them?" ”

Jia Cong said: "No, I've only heard people talk about it, and I haven't met it." ”

The old nun said: "These things have been a mystery for generations, even if even a person as majestic as the First Emperor is not found in nothing?" Ning Guogong is young, so why waste time on these illusory things? ”

Jia Cong smiled and said: "What Mrs. Shi said is that I am also a little curious and want to explore, I heard that Mrs. Shi is a strange person, so I thought of asking for advice to solve the doubts in my heart." ”

The old nun said: "Ning Guogong is a young hero, famous all over the world, and the poor nun is also like thunder, this time he took the apprentice to Beijing, but also wanted to find a backer for her, the poor nun is old, the limit is approaching, but he can't take care of her anymore."

It's just that she has a big difficulty in the future and can't solve it, so I want to be cheeky and implore Ning Guogong to help take care of her, Miaoyu is extremely talented, and she has won my true inheritance, if Ning Guogong has any difficulties in the future, you can also let Miaoyu help you calculate one or two. ”

When Jia Cong heard this, he was stunned for a while.

What does that mean? Is this a gift to yourself for this beautiful little apprentice?

looked sideways at Miaoyu, saw that she was also looking at herself, and when she saw her own gaze, she hurriedly lowered her head.

Jia Cong smiled slightly, and said: "Thanks to the teacher's attention, it is naturally incumbent, not to boast, in the Shenjing City, the people I want to protect, no one can move, Miaoyu's little master's matter, under the order, the master can rest assured." ”

When the old nun heard this, she was overjoyed, and said: "Amitabha, so poor nuns can rest assured, thank you Ning Guogong, I will take the apprentice to the capital first, deal with some trivial matters, and wait for Ning Guogong to return to Beijing." ”

Jia Cong nodded, talked a few more words, and the old nun left with Miaoyu.

Miaoyu followed her master back to her ship.

He asked with a puzzled face: "Master, why did you entrust me to Ning Guogong?" ”

The old nun glanced at Miaoyu lovingly, and said, "Yu'er, the teacher also told you that you will have a catastrophe in the future, but you can't find a way to solve it.

When I met Ning Guogong today, I calculated for the teacher and found that your life character had changed, and Ning Guogong was the only person who could save you, so I entrusted you to him as a teacher.

Besides, you have been practicing on behalf of you, the dust is not over, Ning Guogong is a young hero, hot, if you are interested in the future, you might as well commit to him, it is also your lifelong dependence, with him to protect you, you can rest assured that you can go as a teacher. ”

When Miaoyu heard this, her eyes were filled with tears, and she said sadly: "Master, there are many good doctors in the capital, can't your body be healed?" ”

The old nun said: "Silly boy, being a teacher is not a disease, but a voyeur of heaven, and the backlash is now approaching, but there is nothing to be done." Although you have obtained the true inheritance of being a teacher, you should not use it lightly, so as not to suffer backlash like a teacher. ”

Miaoyu nodded and said, "Knowing the master, I will remember your words, but that Ning Guogong, how should I get along with him?" ”

The old nun smiled: "Everything is in accordance with your heart, just let it be." ”

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Jia Cong sent away Miaoyu's master and apprentice, and then ordered to pull the anchor and set sail.

After tossing and turning for most of the night, it was almost dawn.

At this point, there is no sleepiness.

Jia Cong stood on the bow of the boat, looking into the distance, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

It was a pure accident to meet Miaoyu's master and apprentice this time, and with this relationship, they will get along better in the future.

And the Salt Gang bumped into it on its own, but this Salt Gang is a little troublesome.

Once they know that they have ruined their good deeds, it is estimated that they will not give up, it seems that this trip to Yangzhou is destined not to be lonely.

Qingwen tilted her head, looked at Jia Cong's side face, and asked curiously, "Master, what are you thinking?" Could it be that you are thinking about the little master Miaoyu just now? ”

Jia Cong shook his head and smiled: "With you by my side, how can I think about others?" This time we offended the Salt Gang, and Jiangnan is the nest of the Salt Gang, so we probably can't stop this trip, so let's be more careful when the time comes.

If we are really open, we are not afraid, but if they play yin, it will be more troublesome, after all, people are in the dark, we are in the light, we are a bright target, and we also lack understanding of the salt gang. ”

Qingwen said: "Master, in that case, why don't we strike first?" While they don't know the truth, it is better to destroy them directly than to defend passively. ”

Jia Cong smiled bitterly: "How can it be so simple, the salt gang is huge, intertwined, and colluded with the government and major salt merchants, and there are many personnel, so it is not so easy to deal with."

The only hope is to find their lair and attack suddenly when everyone is not reacting, and wipe out all the high-ranking Salt Gang. ”

Qingwen said: "Master, when you arrive in Yangzhou, you are busy taking care of Aunt Lin, and you can deal with the Salt Gang, just leave it to me, I only need half of the special combat team." ”

Jia Cong looked at Qingwen, saw her determined look, groaned slightly, and nodded.

Qingwen has been by her side all these years, she has experienced countless battles, and she can be regarded as experienced in a hundred battles, and her style of action is similar to herself, and Jia Cong is still relatively relieved of Qingwen's ability.

"Qingwen, you want to be responsible for dealing with the Salt Gang, I don't object, I believe in your ability very much, but you have to promise me, you are not allowed to take risks, you are not completely sure, you must not make a move, I would rather not deal with the Salt Gang than you have anything to do.

In addition, let Qiu Ju and Dongmei be your deputies, and be in charge of this operation with you, allowing each of you to carry six grenades, remember, your own safety is the main thing. ”

The three of them arched their hands together and said, "Master, don't worry, we know what to do." ”

Jia Cong nodded, the three of them acted together, and he was much more relieved.

Back in the room, Jia Cong wrote a letter overnight, detailing the robbery of the official silver by the Salt Gang and the scene that happened on the canal.

As soon as the morning dawned, he sent a few personal soldiers ashore, rode back to the capital, and sent the song to Emperor Longqing.

As for how Emperor Longqing decides, it is not his own business.

Regardless of whether Emperor Longqing makes a move on the Salt Gang or not, his plan will not stop, since it has become a future trouble, it must be eradicated, cut the grass and eradicate the roots, and leave no future trouble.

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Three days later, Jia Cong's boat finally arrived at Yangzhou Wharf.

The wharf is bustling and lively.

Lin Daiyu and others got into the carriage, and under the escort of Jia Cong, got off the boat and went all the way to Yangzhou to patrol the salt yamen.

The Salt Patrol Imperial History is the highest salt official in the land of Lianghuai, in charge of salt tax, salt introduction, inspection of private salt, etc., not only has great power, but also a big fat shortage.

The people who can hold this official position are all people with deep backgrounds.

However, the imperial history of the salt patrol in the past dynasties was defeated because of serious corruption and bribery.

Lin Ruhai was Emperor Longqing's most trusted courtier, so he was sent to Yangzhou to serve as the governor of the salt imperial history.

Lin Ruhai also lived up to the trust and took on this heavy responsibility.

Over the years, for Emperor Longqing, a large number of salt taxes have been collected, allowing Emperor Longqing to survive the most difficult years.

However, Lin Ruhai also offended a lot of salt merchants and smuggler salt dealers for this, which can be described as a bitter hatred.

For this, Lin Ruhai also paid a painful price.

His youngest son died, his wife also died, and he also suffered a serious illness and died soon after, which can be described as miserable.

The salt merchants and salt dealers in Yangzhou heard that Lin Ruhai's life was in danger, and there was no doctor in the medicine stone, so they all celebrated with their crowns, waiting for the moment when Lin Ruhai took his breath.

Spies were sent to the Yamen to inquire about the news.

At this time, more than a dozen carriages, escorted by a hundred cavalry, came to the Yanxun Yamen.

Pedestrians along the way stopped to watch, not knowing who had such a big pomp.

When the family at the door saw this scene, he was stunned for a moment, thinking, who are these people?

hurriedly stepped forward and asked: "Everyone, this is the salt patrol yamen, who are you?" What happened? ”

Li Biao stepped forward and shouted: "Ning Guogong sent the young lady back to the house, and he didn't quickly open the door to greet him." ”

"What? Ning Guogong sent Miss back, quickly inform the master that Miss is back. ”

Then the door opened, and an old man in his fifties came out, followed by some maids.

"Meet Ning Guogong, the old Lin Zhong is the housekeeper of the Lin Mansion, the old man is seriously ill and can't go out to greet him, please forgive the grandfather."

Jia Cong said: "Steward Lin doesn't need to be polite, I, the pro-soldiers, still trouble Steward Lin to arrange it." ”

Lin Zhong said: "Don't worry, Ning Guogong, I'll help arrange it in a while." ”

Lin Daiyu asked in the car: "Steward Lin, how is my father's condition, but it has improved." ”

Lin Zhong said: "Miss, let's go in and talk about it." ”

Jia Cong escorted the carriage directly into the gate, the personal soldiers stayed in place, waiting for the arrangement, and a team of female guards escorted more than a dozen carriages directly to the backyard.

Jia Cong was just about to follow into the backyard when a man in his forties stopped in front of him.

"This is the back house of the Lin Mansion, and foreign men are not allowed to enter."

When Jia Cong heard this, his eyes narrowed, this Lin family is Lin Ruhai, and Lin Daiyu's father and daughter, there is no third person at all, where did this thing come from?

Since it is not his own family, there is no need to be polite, dare to play prestige in front of Lao Tzu, and do not go out to inquire.

Jia Cong took a step forward, raised his leg and kicked the person out directly, ignoring it, and walked into the backyard with his leg raised.

Lin Zhong, the housekeeper who followed behind, looked at Jia Cong's back and grinned, before he could speak, this was solved, and he was worthy of being a general who came down from the battlefield.

He glanced at the man, and a smile of schadenfreude appeared on his face.