Hearing him say this, Qiu Chuji still couldn't understand in his heart, and said: "Even if they don't know that the senior brother has passed away, this edict is still granted to the senior brother, what is the difference between knowing and not knowing?"

"Naturally, there is a big difference. Wang Chuyi said: "If the senior brother is alive, he will accept the edict, but now that the senior brother has passed away, he should be enshrined. Although there is only one word difference between the seal and the edict, according to convention, it is one level higher than the latter. ”

As soon as he explained this, Qiu Chuji finally understood, and said: "In this way, then our Quanzhen Sect can use this as an excuse to refrain from being sealed, and this seal will be invalidated!"

Wang Chu smiled and said, "That's exactly the reason. ”

Qiu Chuji pondered for a moment, and said happily: "I think this plan is feasible, but before the edict is issued, the news of the death of the senior brother must not reach the ears of the blind people, otherwise there will be variables." ”

"I also thought that there was a disadvantage to this, so we had to take Zhijing out of the Mongolian army camp as soon as possible, and then Kublai Khan would have learned the news, and it would be too late. Wang Chuyi said.

"In that case, then what are we waiting for? Now we have to go and bid farewell to Kublai Khan!" Qiu Chuji just said this, and then vetoed himself, shook his head and said: "If you care, it will be chaotic, so let's go tomorrow, lest Kublai Khan be suspicious." ”

After the two agreed, they returned to the big tent, and waited for Kublai Khan to release Zhao Zhijing from prison tomorrow, and then resigned and left.

But he said that Zhao Zhijing, when Qiu and Wang went to see Kublai Khan, they were taken down again and locked in prison.

It is said to be a prison, but in fact it is nothing more than a cage fence built with logs in the open field, in which dozens or hundreds of prisoners are located, and a gate is set up outside. The gate was chained.

Of course, Zhao Zhijing's true identity was different from that of a captive, so he was treated preferentially, and he was alone in a cage.

The reason why Zhao Zhijing was really imprisoned in a cage was naturally due to Kublai Khan's prudence. After many days of planning, this plan has progressed to a critical point, and it must not be missed. was detected by Qiu and Wang, and in that case, it would be a failure.

At this time, Zhao Zhijing was leaning crookedly on the fence wood, just sitting on the cold ground, only a thin layer of thatch to warm up, but he didn't have the heart to care.

He was now extremely anxious in his heart, it was already completely dark, and no one had come to inform him of the news, and he did not know how the discussion was going in the account.

While he was thinking wildly, he saw a man coming with a lantern. When I got closer, it was the Golden Wheel National Teacher.

He hurriedly said, "Master, how are things going now? My master and uncle have agreed to the conditions we proposed?"

The Golden Wheel National Master ordered the samurai who was watching to open the iron lock and said, "The matter has been settled, the old man is here to congratulate the Dao Chief, and now the Dao Master no longer has to bend down to stay here." ”

Zhao Zhijing couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart and said, "That's very good!"

Then he asked, "Then I can go back now?"

The Golden Wheel National Master said: "The matter has been completed, and the Taoist can go back." However, Wang Dao said long, if you want to be a Taoist, you will suffer more. You don't have to be released right away. ”

Zhao Zhijing smiled stupidly when he heard this, looking a little embarrassed.

The Golden Wheel National Master said: "To stay or not, the Taoist can decide for himself." If he didn't stay, the old man had something to discuss with the Taoist chief. ”

Zhao Zhijing was willing to suffer from the cold here, and said busily: "Since the master has important matters, he should take the master first." ”

The Golden Wheel National Master nodded. Then he turned around and walked away, and Zhao Zhijing followed closely.

After a while, the two arrived at a camp tent, and Zhao Zhijing saw that the tent was empty, and only a wooden box was placed on the ground. I couldn't help asking, "What is this box for?"

The Golden Wheel National Master said: "This is a parting gift from the prince to the Taoist Chief, the Taoist may wish to open the box and see for himself what is inside." ”

Zhao Zhijing stepped forward and opened the lid halfway, and suddenly a silver light flashed into his eyes, so startled that he couldn't help but tremble his hands, and he almost couldn't hold the lid steadily.

He hurriedly glanced at it again, and saw that it was a box full of silver ingots, and then he "banged" and closed the box again.

"This ...... Master, what do you mean by this?" Zhao Zhijing's tone of inquiry trembled unnaturally.

The Golden Wheel National Master smiled and said, "Didn't the old man already make it clear? This is naturally a gift from the prince to the Taoist master. ”

After Zhao Zhijing heard it this time, he couldn't come back to his senses for a while, and carefully stroked the box with both hands for a while, and then stood up.

It was clear that the box of silver ingots had completely impressed him.

However, he was still pretending to be polite, and excused himself: "The prince and the master are so helpful to Xiaodao, Xiaodao is already deeply grateful, how can he receive gifts from the prince again?"

The Golden Wheel National Master said: "The Taoist does not have to refuse, since you and I have formed an alliance, we should advance and retreat together, if he has difficulties in the future, I hope that the Taoist will not forget today's gift." ”

Zhao Zhijing said gratefully: "I don't dare to forget one day, I should try my best to share the worries of the prince." ”

When faced with a choice, the most difficult step is the first step. Once the first step is taken, the second and third steps are much easier.

Zhao Zhijing's mental state is like this, if at the beginning he was worried about serving Kublai Khan, then now, he has begun to feel a little at ease.

The Golden Wheel National Master nodded and said, "This silver is used for the Dao Master to make more people with lofty ideals in the sect, so as to help the Dao Master open up the situation in the sect as soon as possible, how to act, there is no need for the old man to say more, right?"

Zhao Zhijing got this wealth, he only felt complacent, and said a little proudly: "This point is not bothered by the master, the Quanzhen Sect is up and down, whether it is a person or a place, there is no one I am not familiar with, and there will be no difficulties." ”

The Golden Wheel National Master said: "That's just right, but this box of silver is too conspicuous, and it is inconvenient for the Taoist to carry it with him, so the old man will arrange for the contact person to contact the Taoist chief, and the Taoist can only find the contact person to get it whenever he spends." ”

Zhao Zhijing had this intention, and even agreed to come down.

On the second day, Zhao Zhijing met with Qiu Chuji and Wang Chuji, and the three of them resigned to Kublai Khan.

Kublai Khan said: "Why don't the two Taoist leaders wait a few days before leaving? The edict will come down in a few days, and I will also take this time to ask the two Taoist masters for more advice on some questions about Taoism." ”

Wang Chuyi said: "There are important things in the sect that need to be dealt with urgently, and it is inconvenient to stay for a long time. ”

Kublai Khan said with great pity: "Since this is the case, I will not forcibly keep it." ”

He personally sent Qiu, Wang, and Zhao to the gate of the camp and said, "Several Taoist leaders will go slowly all the way, so don't pass by." ”

After Qiu and Wang bowed their respects, they didn't stay any longer, and took Zhao Zhijing to the resting place, and the two Quanzhen Sect disciples who accompanied them when they came up hurried back to the Quanzhen Sect. (To be continued......)

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