Chapter 8 Invitations

Xiao Daotong was obviously also afraid, pulling the old man's sleeve and stepping back, his voice trembling: "Master...... Let's go, lest we be beaten. ”

The old man subconsciously took another step back.

"Goo-" At this time, the little road boy's stomach rumbled.

The young driver gave them a lot of dry food, but the amount was limited, and the three of them didn't eat anything today, and when they entered the capital, Xiao Daotong chattered about eating a piece of dim sum from the Anqing Palace......

Thinking of this, the old man gritted his teeth and walked forward: "Let's go, let's go and respond!" ”

Even if you get beaten out, you have to eat a few pieces of dim sum.

He's going to have a cheeky fight today.

"Master!" Xiao Daotong's eyes widened, but when he saw that the old man had stepped forward, he still gritted his teeth and rushed forward, if he was beaten later, he could at least block the master.

And yet—

Everything is completely different from what they imagined.

Before the old man could start to fool around, the porter glanced at the Taoist robe on the little Taoist boy, then at the old man, and asked, "Are you Taoist priests?" ”

Old man: "......"

Don't wait for them to speak, just because of their identity as a Taoist priest.

Glancing up and down by his eyes, Xiao Daotong was already frightened and shrunk.

The old man wanted to say no, after all, this was not the previous dynasty in which Taoist priests were valued, and in this era, Taoist priests are quite disliked and have no status.

But in the end, it is a true Taoist priest who worships the ancestor, and it is really impossible to say.

The porter didn't wait for them to answer, but he was already determined, and said, "Why are you here now?" If it's a little later, it's too late. Zhang Er, hurry up and take them in to see if you can catch up. ”

The two were stunned.

And over there, Zhang Er had already stepped forward to lead them.

Xiao Daotong looked at the master blankly, and the old man gritted his teeth and prepared to go in.

After thinking about it, it was estimated that it was not necessarily a bad thing, and he smiled shyly: "I still have a companion, can we join us?" ”

Zhang Er didn't talk nonsense, just said: "Hurry up." ”

The old man hurriedly waved to the coachman.

Thanks to this strange driver, he had the opportunity to eat something along the way, and he did not forget the driver.

The young coachman, who could barely see his face, thought for a moment and followed.

The old man followed Zhang Er nervously.

The carved beams and painted buildings, the exquisitely decorated palace is really beyond their imagination, the gorgeous mansion, the scenery in the courtyard make them rise a sense of inferiority, and they don't know where to put their hands and feet.

He noticed the young coachman, and found that the other man's eyes still seemed to be emotionless, and he did not look at the yard more.

- What a weirdo.

Soon they went into the front yard.

Surprisingly, there were already countless Taoist priests standing here, dressed differently and of different ages, but most of them were in rags and were obviously having a very bad time.

How do you bring these people together?

The old man's heart was full of confusion.

Standing in such a place, everyone was a little cramped and at a loss, but they didn't dare to look around, so they just stood in place.

At this moment, footsteps rang out.

"The son of the world has arrived!"

The old man subconsciously looked over, and saw a group of people coming, and when he saw the people clearly, his pupils dilated, quite surprised.

What kind of young man is that?

The face is white and beardless, wearing a jade crown, the facial features are delicate like a fairy, the waist is tied to wear, the height is not tall, thin and thin, but the calm and calm demeanor can make people ignore the thin and thin, and only feel unattainable.

Look at the red mole between the other party's forehead, where does it look like a young son, it is clearly a boy in the temple!

Such a boy can look down on their Taoism?

Gather them together...... What exactly is it going to do?

The old man's heart trembled inexplicably.

Next to him, the coachman also had doubts in his eyes.

Such a noble prince they have never seen before, even the nobles they see on weekdays will be dwarfed, not to mention these Taoist priests at the bottom of the society, all of them are silent, their eyes are in awe.

Rong Zhao walked to the front, stood still, swept through the crowd, and slowly spoke: "I know that you are here, but my father's condition is stable, and I am afraid that I don't need your assistance to see a doctor." ”

When the words landed, everyone looked at each other.

At this time, they and the old man almost had the same idea - so, let alone the silver tael, they couldn't even cheat a meal?

However, Rong Zhao said again: "However, if I want to attract some guests, I am afraid that I need you." ”

Guest?!

This is not an ordinary word, in the previous dynasty, the guest was a staff with a very high status, in this dynasty, the guest is an official next to the prince!

Regardless of the meaning of "guests" that Rong Zhao said, they are definitely important people who treat each other with courtesy.

These Taoist priests ...... Worth?

Is this Rong Shizi a believer?

Some people are already thinking about it.

Rong Zhao didn't see it, and continued: "Of course, guests who want to enter my mansion need to be able to answer three questions, and those who can answer will be included in the mansion." ”

Someone cautiously spoke: "What's the problem?" ”

- Don't you want to ask them if they can do alchemy?

Rong Zhao: "First, can you prepare gunpowder, what is the formula?" Second, can you make gunpowder firecrackers, has it been innovative? Third, how do you feel when you have observed the light of gunpowder? ”

Everyone: "!! ”

What's the problem?

They looked at Rong Zhao in a daze, obviously not expecting her to ask such three questions.

This has nothing to do with alchemy.

Rong Zhao looked calm, this Dayan Dynasty from a different historical era in her memory already had gunpowder, and Taoist priests prevailed in the previous dynasty, and gunpowder was used to make firecrackers for the royal family's amusement.

This kind of thing, which should be controlled, can only be used for fun because the effect is quite average and the cost is huge.

Rong Zhao wants to be self-controlled, and it is not forbidden.

These Taoist priests looked at each other, but none of them answered.

Rong Zhao was still calm: "If you can answer my question, recruit into the mansion, and the moon silver will be ten taels as the bottom, and you will be covered with food and accommodation." There is an effect, everyone has a reward of silver every month, ranging from one or two to one hundred taels, and those who can take the lead in innovating can enjoy a silver reward of ten taels to one thousand taels, and there is no upper limit. ”

In other words—

Food and shelter, a basic salary of ten taels per month, and a guarantee of income in drought and flood.

Work well and get a bonus every month.

Outstanding contributions, as well as huge dividends.

Everyone gasped in unison.

Then he raised his hand violently and squeezed forward regardless of the image: "I answer!" I answer! Shizi, I have an idea! ”

With this salary, if you don't do it, you're a fool!

Seeing this, Rong Zhao smiled knowingly.

- What should I do if there is a shortage of talents? Throw money at it.

- What if you still don't? That's not enough money.

Not to mention a hundred taels or a thousand taels, it is ten thousand taels, as long as you can smash out the talent who can make fireworks, it is definitely worth it to start her first shot in the capital with shock.

-

Rong Zhao thought that only one or two available talents could be selected from this group of Taoist priests, but he never expected that there were nearly ten of them who were real research talents.

That's right, it has been decades since the establishment of the New Dynasty, and most of those who are still struggling with "Taoism" after being suppressed by various kinds are outstanding talents and stubborn personalities.

——Only the perseverance of scientific researchers can persevere.

Among them, there is an old man surnamed Xun who is particularly prominent, and the little Taoist boy he brings is much more powerful than the average Taoist priest, this person not only knows how to make firecrackers, but also spends a lot of work, and with a little guidance, he can develop into physics and chemistry.

Looking at the other party's flexibility, Rong Zhao thought - maybe it won't take three months.

She nodded with great satisfaction: "Bring the nine Dao Masters into the mansion as guests, and the Xun Dao Masters will take the lead." The other unsuccessful ones were each given a tael of silver and sent out of the house. ”

Shi hurriedly responded, leading the disappointed unsuccessful Taoist priest to leave.

And the selected person instantly has a feeling of carp jumping over the dragon gate, and can almost imagine the beautiful days ahead.

In addition to these nine people and the unsuccessful candidates, Rong Zhao looked at the extra person.

The man stood in the crowd at the beginning, but he was not at all inconspicuous, almost hidden from the crowd, and it was ignored.

Now that the people are scattered, every person who has passed the election is personally checked by Rong Zhao, and that person naturally can't hide.

It was a tall young man.

He was dressed in gray and black, very ordinary, but his scarf and broken hair almost covered his face, revealing only a pair of obviously unordinary eyes, narrow and sharp eyes.

Looking at Shang Rong Zhao, the other party lowered his head as if he was scared.

But what kind of person can be revealed, how can he not see that he is not afraid at all, just disguised.

Rong Zhao frowned: "This is?" ”

Old man Xun hurriedly stepped forward: "Hui Shizi, this is the coachman who sent us, and he took care of us a lot along the way, so Lao Er brought him over......"

He was clearly trying to find a way out for the coachman.

Rong Zhao looked at Old Man Xun, this person was the most capable of the Taoist priests she recruited this time, and he also brought a young apprentice who was very talented in scientific research.

It is also natural for such talents to help them settle a "family member".

It's just that...... The coachman is a bit eccentric.

She asked the coachman, "Do you know how to do Taoism?" ”

The coachman shook his head slowly, and his voice was hoarse: "No." ”

The sound is unexpectedly good.

Rong Zhao took a deep look at him and ordered: "Then arrange to enter the carriage and stable, and be the coachman of the house, Yueyin ......"

After thinking about it, she asked, "Is it okay for one or two?" ”

Old man Xun smiled happily: "Enough is enough, there are already a lot, and being able to enter the Anqing Mansion is also the creation of this kid!" ”

The young man was obviously surprised by this change, he originally just sent the old man and the little Taoist boy over, and when he saw that the Anqing Mansion had changed greatly, he came in to inquire about it.

Unexpectedly, he was recruited as a "coachman".

The young man hung his head, his broken hair covered his eyes, and his voice was still hoarse: "Yes." ”

Although this person is eccentric, Rong Zhao is not a very curious person, and there are more important things at the moment.

She turned her head excitedly to look at Old Man Xun and the others: "Fellow Daoists, I have prepared a new type of Taoist temple in advance, you come with me, next, I need you to ......."

She took the Taoist priests to "alchemy", and the young coachman was taken to the carriage and horse room by other subordinates.

The young coachman looked back at Rong Zhao's back, whose steps had become brisk, and frowned slightly.

-

After hanging for more than half a month, the prince of Anqing finally took down the notice!

But a new notice was posted—

Recently, my father, King Anqing, had a bad appetite and offered a heavy reward for his superb cooks.

There was a lot of discussion in Beijing.

"Isn't this Anqing prince really going to spend 100,000 taels?"

"In order to make King Anqing happy, this son is really willing to do it."

The notice of "asking for a cook with a lot of money" was hung for more than half a month, and it was taken down and replaced with a new one-

Recently, my father, King Anqing, was in a bad mood, and he rewarded craftsmen from all walks of life with a lot of money, and my father smiled.

The people of Beijing discussed again.

"This prince of Anqing seems to be really a filial son."

"Tsk, let's make it, how many people praise it now, how many people will scold it in more than a month."

"However, this King of Anqing has a son like this, and he should be blind to death."

King Anqing, who is thought to be "blind to death" by outsiders, can't do it at all!

His unreliable fake son recruited a large group of people into the house under his banner, and a handful of people were in the back mountain, "bang, bang" every day, not knowing what was being blown up.

A handful of people are in the kitchen, and "Knock Knock" doesn't know what they're doing.

A handful of people were in the yard, "bangbang" didn't know what they were smashing.

Son?

In addition to coming every night to see if he is still alive, he mingles with those who have been recruited during the day, how can he still look like a girl? There is no filial piety!

The old lady and the princess were so panicked that they could only lock up and chant Buddha, he wanted to take care of it, but he couldn't control it at all!

Seeing that the March period is getting closer and closer, does he dare to die?

Death at this time, it is definitely a blind death!

Concubine Bai: "Lord Wang, do you really care?" Shizi, this is nonsense! ”

Rong Ping turned around and yelled, "Shut up! What does the son of the world do, how can he let his beak beak? ”

Bai: "......"

- Didn't you scold the unfilial son Hu Lai just now?

-

The notice of "asking for a craftsman with a lot of money" was hung for more than half a month, and after it was taken down, it finally did not hang a new one.

At this time, there is less than a month left before the March period.

Thanks to this operation, the name of Rong Zhao, the prince of Anqing, has been loud for more than two months!

The people are envious and expect the prince of Anqing to hire him with a lot of money.

The dignitaries and dignitaries watched the excitement.

Of course, there are also people who are very sour-

"I think this guy is famous."

"But no, just stubbornly stumbling on a word of filial piety, in these three months, the reputation will spread all over the Dayan Dynasty."

"Why didn't I think of that?"

"Do you think of daring to take 100,000 taels out to do it? March is coming, why do you think so many people don't like it but no one makes a move? are waiting for the son to dig his own grave! ”

"But the prince of Anqing is now famous as a ......"

……

The Dayan Dynasty did not have a formal imperial examination system, and the selection of officials was mainly assessment and recommendation, but whether it was the former or the latter, of course, the greater the reputation, the better.

Regardless of whether he is a merry and talented man, full of wealth, or respectful of teachers and arrogant talents, as long as he has a reputation, he has the possibility of being an official.

So who doesn't want to be famous?

This prince of Anqing Wangfu is now famous.

So far in the Dayan Dynasty, there is only one prince of Anqing who can make people hotly discuss for more than two months, and there is a tendency to continue to be hotly discussed.

——How can these sons who are trying their best to become famous, not envy Rong Zhao?

They can only pray for three months to arrive, pray that Rong Zhao will not pay back the money, his reputation will be ruined, and this wind of "Prince An's Mansion" will pass.

These people are just sour, but some people are sore in their hearts and livers.

"Third son, what should I do? The bookkeeper said that he was going to pay the account soon, and he really couldn't hide it! Yuzhu was so anxious that her face turned white.

In just over two months, Zhang Changyan has lost a lot of weight.

No way, that's a hole of 20,000 taels!

It's still a hole that can't be discovered by Prime Minister Zhang!

He secretly took everything he could for money, and asked his mother for some money, and borrowed some fox friends and dogs, barely keeping the prime minister's office in the past, and did not disclose his embezzlement.

But in the end, it is not enough for 20,000 taels, and the hole has not been filled in, once the accounts are checked, it will definitely be discovered.

Zhang Changyan is not good.

He stood up suddenly: "Go to the Anqing Palace, I want to find Rong Shizi in person and get my money back!" ”

Yuzhu cried with a sad face: "But I haven't seen it before." ”

Zhang Changyan didn't care about this, he rushed to the Anqing palace as usual.

And yet—

I still haven't seen Rong Zhao.

But this time it was different from before, Shi smiled and handed him an invitation: "Zhang Sangongzi, this is the prince specially asked me to transfer it to you, although the invitation has been sent to the Prime Minister's Mansion, but the prince said that you have a different relationship with her, and you should be given a separate one." ”

Zhang Changyan was stunned and didn't understand.

He looked at the "invitation" in his hand with some blankness.