Chapter 25 There is no such thing as a free lunch

The reason why Zhao Ran was finally promoted to the Taoist priest was that two letters played a key role. One is a letter from the Great Refiner of Chuyang City in the Jade Emperor Pavilion, and there are only two words in the letter to rebuke Zhao Ran - "nonsense"; the other is from Lin Zhijiao, the first master of Huayun Pavilion, who asks the old abbot of Wuji Courtyard for Zhao Ran's handwriting. These two inexplicable letters, which have nothing to do with the transfer of the job, have become the basis for Zhao Ran to stand out and change his fate, no one can believe it, but the truth is so bizarre.

The first letter is not mentioned for the time being, it is the result of Zhao Ran himself going out to find someone to beat the gong and drum to come to the door to take the initiative to apply for "being scolded", when it comes to the second letter, Zhao Ran has to be ashamed in his heart, thank Yumo for his great help. Therefore, when Song Xunzhao proposed that he hoped that Zhao Ran would turn around on his behalf and strive for a certain immortal chief in the pavilion to come forward to talk about the matter, it was really difficult for Zhao Ran. Song Xunzhao didn't know how much face Zhao Ran had in the Pavilion, but Zhao Ran knew his own affairs, and the Great Refiner of Chuyang City in the Jade Emperor Pavilion didn't want to see him at all, and Yumo of Huayun Pavilion took care of himself a lot, but things can be one or two but not repeatedly, he has already worked Yumo twice to help, are you embarrassed to come again?

Zhao Ran wrote a letter to Yumo, telling about the death of Hong Zhike in Wuji Courtyard in White Horse Mountain, and what the new Zhike Yu Zhiyuan saw and heard in White Horse Mountain, focusing on the tragic danger in it, and persuading Yumo not to participate in the war lightly, and to cherish himself, the meaning of concern was all over the paper, and Zhao Ran himself blushed. In the letter, he lightly mentioned that Zhong Tenghong of the prison was about to leave and that the new prison might be Song Zhiyuan, and there was no meaning of intercession or care.

I wrote the letter, as for whether people take care of it or not, then it is up to fate - this is Zhao Ran's idea, you can say that Zhao Ran covered his ears and stole the bell, or that he was playing ostrich countermeasures, in short, this is the best plan he can come up with at the moment.

After writing the letter, Zhao Ran Shi Ran went to find Yu Zhiyuan to send a letter, speaking of which, this is located in Zhike because he did not return in March, so Zhao Ran has not written to Yumo for a long time. He received two letters from Yumo, but the problem was that he didn't have a channel to send them.

Coming out of the guest hall, Zhao Ran went straight to Liu Jingzhu's house. If you want Jiang Gaogong to come forward and recommend yourself to go to the guest hall as the doorman, Liu Jingzhu can't overcome this hurdle. Although he said that because of his excellent schoolwork, he also had a thin face in front of Jiang Gaogong and could speak, but there was still such a level in the middle of Liu Jingzhu. Skipping the level of inquiry is a taboo in the workplace, some people can't do things, but you are very good at bad things, Zhao Ran has seen too much before crossing, and he will never make this kind of mistake.

Liu Jingzhu is only a Taoist priest at the level of "five lords and eighteen heads", and he is not qualified to live in the backyard, his residence is still in the squatter compound, but he occupies a row of three wings alone. To put it bluntly, the wing room shared by Zhao Ran and Zhu Meng together is Liu Jingzhu's current living conditions. If Zhao Ran moves to the door of the guest hall in the future, he can also get such treatment.

When Zhao Ran rushed to the door of Liu Jingzhu's house, Liu Jingzhu happened to come back from outside, Zhao Ran followed Liu Jingzhu into the door with a smile, took the robe he took off, and diligently boiled water and poured tea for Liu Jingzhu. He didn't come here once or twice, he knew the way well, and he didn't see it at all. Liu Jingzhu also likes Zhao Ran's eyesight, and enjoys Zhao Ran's flattery very happily.

When Zhao Ran was done, Liu Jingzhu took a sip of tea soup, leaned back on the chair, and said leisurely: "When I was doing my homework in the morning, I saw that you didn't belong to your mind, and you seemed to have something on your mind, and sure enough, ...... Anyway, what is going on?"

Zhao Ran said with a smile: "Since the beginning of winter last year, I have been under the care of the Lord, and I have presided over a lot of Dharma affairs when I go down the mountain, which not only consolidates my knowledge, expands my experience, but also grows a lot of knowledge. Drinking water and thinking of the source, junior brother, I often think of the master, if it is not for the love of the master, where will there be the benefit of my brother today......"

Liu Jingzhu waved his hand and signaled: "Senior Brother Zhao is too polite, it is all the care of Senior Brother Gaogong, and I am just an adult beauty here." If you want to thank you, thank Senior Brother Gaogong, you don't have to go to me here to say......"

Zhao Ran was furious: "Does the master of the scriptures look down on me? I am not ungrateful! I understand Jiang Gaogong's care, but if there is no master, let alone go down the mountain to preside over the Dharma, even if you want to study in the scripture hall, it is absolutely impossible!"

Zhao Ran was able to become a chanting Taoist child, and Liu Jingzhu also played a certain role in it, and it was Liu Jingzhu's introduction that made Zhao Ran climb the lintel of Jiang Gaogong. Therefore, although Zhao Ran said that his face was angry, it made Liu Jingzhu quite useful, because he smiled and said: "Senior brother, there is no need to remember trivial matters. ”

Zhao Ran took out a hundred taels of silver tickets from his arms, stuffed them into Liu Jingzhu's hand, and said solemnly: "This is a book and ceremony for various Dharma gifts...... I heard that the old mother of the master of the scripture has been in poor health recently, and she uses a lot of money, and I hope that the master of the scripture will not be polite to my junior brother, and I will respect my filial piety as a junior brother. ”

Liu Jingzhu has a manor in the north of Guyang County, and he supports his old mother who is almost a sixtieth birthday. It is said that Liu's mother has a stubborn leg disease, and Liu Jingzhu, who claims to be a great filial son, took out all his money and property to treat and maintain his old mother, which is well known in Wuji Courtyard. Zhao Ran has never been to Liu's manor, nor has he seen Liu's mother, so he doesn't know what Liu's mother's leg disease is, but for a subordinate like Zhao Ran who wants to send money, it is an excellent reason, and he doesn't even have to think about excuses.

Liu Jingzhu sighed sadly about his old mother's illness, but insisted on resigning Zhao Ran's silver ticket, which made Zhao Ran a little overwhelmed, and he was very embarrassed to put away the silver ticket, and all kinds of thoughts came to his mind, secretly saying Could it be that this senior brother didn't plan to help?

But Liu Jing's main face was still extremely gentle, and he didn't show anything unusual, which made Zhao Ran puzzled for a while. After chatting for a few words, Liu Jingzhu changed the topic and talked about Yu Zhiyuan's succession as the deacon of the guest hall. Liu Jingzhu and Yu Zhiyuan have a good relationship, which is the same as Zhao Ran, even if the two have a common topic, they both wish Yu Zhiyuan a while, and Liu Jingzhu asked: "Senior Brother Yu...... Hmm, Yu Zhike once told me that there is a lack of a door on his side, and he wants you to fill the gap, I don't know what you think, junior brother?"

Is this Liu Jingzhu so righteous? In any case, although Zhao Ran couldn't guess the other party's thoughts, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and said humbly on the surface: "Naturally, I am willing, but I am afraid that I am only a shallow learner and cannot afford such a heavy responsibility." ”

Liu Jingzhu leaned back on the chair and smiled: "Too modest! I have never been inferior to the monthly and annual examinations, and this kind of coursework is all 'only sparse and shallow', I don't know who is outstanding in the scripture hall? Such talents, where can I not afford to be a doorman? Don't worry, I will go and talk to Jiang Gaogong about this matter, and I will definitely recommend you!"

Zhao Ran hurriedly thanked him respectfully, and slapped Liu Jingzhu a few words of sycophants without a trace, praising his filial piety. Just as he was about to say goodbye and leave, he heard Master Liu Jing lean forward and whispered: "I heard that Senior Brother Zhao has a lot of dealings with those immortal elders in the pavilion, but I don't know if I can contact one or two on behalf of Senior Brother?"

Zhao Ran was stunned: "Is there something wrong with the master?"

"Hmm...... That one...... Let's put it bluntly, senior brother, I have been the master of the scriptures for nine years, not so ambitious and greedy for high positions, but my mother is eager to see her son progress, and I hope I will go further. Senior brother, I can't bear to disappoint my mother's wishes, and now I'm working on it, seeking to change to a higher meritorious position. Jiang Gaogong also inherited this matter, but when it came to the deacon level, if the West Zhenwu Palace nodded and responded, it would be easier to do. If the junior brother can turn around on his behalf, please ask which immortal chief in the pavilion to come forward and say hello to the West Zhenwu Palace...... Rest assured, junior brother, I should bear the responsibility for this point......"

Looking at Liu Jingzhu's expectant look, Zhao Ran was entangled in his heart, and had no choice but to agree: "Senior brother, don't worry, junior brother, I will try my best to intercede......"

Liu Jingzhu was overjoyed: "So, thank you junior brother!"

Zhao Ran's mouth was full of bitterness: "Senior brother is polite......"

Thanks to Yangzhigang and Brother 111ee for the reward.

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