Chen Shi went downstairs and saw that the children were eight or nine years old. They were all boys, which is the age when they are naughty and mischievous.
Zhuowu Xiaowu looks to be about eighteen or nineteen years old. He is considered the king of children among them, and he has a lot of fun playing with the children. "You guys go play."
He saw Chen Shi coming and waved to the children.
Not long after, the two of them walked through the alley and came to the soybean milk shop on Wuchang Street. The two sat down and asked the waiter to bring four drawers of steamed buns and two bowls of soy milk.
"You can't beat others with your fists, and no one will listen to your words. I'm going to the Li Mansion, and all the ancestors of the Thirteenth Family are here to welcome me. Waiter, have another bowl!"
Creator Xiaowu drank a bowl of soy milk in one gulp and handed the empty bowl to the waiter. Chen Shi was eating steamed buns. Hearing this, he quickly stopped chewing for fear of missing any information. Creator Xiao Wu said: "Back then, the child scholar received the blessing of the true god and gave him the innate Tao fetus, which shocked the world. The first thought of many people was to snatch it."
He was eating a steamed bun filled with shepherd's purse and eggs, with the aroma of wild vegetables. He said calmly: "The Thirteenth Aristocratic Family and the small aristocratic families in Xinxiang Province swarmed and sent many experts to Xinxiang County. Xinxiang County was a mixed bag for a while, and then you were cut off from the divine fetus. Later, your grandfather went to Xijing because he found clues about the Thirteenth Aristocratic Family."
He paused, waited for Chen Shi to finish the buns in his mouth, and continued: "Your grandfather went on a killing spree in Xijing, leaving a reputation as the butcher of Xijing. He did not eradicate the thirteenth family, except because of the thirteenth generation. The ancestor of the family really can't get rid of these noble families. Another reason is that he found that the person who took away your divine fetus may not be from these noble families. "
Chen Shi was slightly startled, not from the thirteenth noble family?
The waiter in the shop brought a bowl of soy milk. While eating steamed buns and drinking soy milk, Zaowu Xiaowu said: "According to my investigation, there was an extremely bloody battle in Xinxiang back then, and the target of the battle was your innate Tao fetus. The first batch of people who died were the examiner who sold your divine fetus, as well as the county magistrate, Dian Shi and others. The second batch of people who died were small aristocratic families in Xinxiang Province. Behind them were the masters of the thirteen aristocratic families. A large number of people died. The thirteen aristocratic families fought for the innate Tao fetus, resulting in heavy casualties. After the innate Tao fetus disappeared, the thirteen aristocratic families were suspicious of each other and wondered whether the innate Tao fetus had fallen into the hands of a certain family." Chen Shi drank the soy milk slowly and said: "The thirteen aristocratic families are extremely powerful. It is impossible for the innate Tao fetus to fall into the hands of other people. It can only be taken away by one of them."
Creation Xiaowu said: "So they are also investigating the whereabouts of the innate Tao fetus. After your grandfather arrived in Xijing, he alerted these old monsters, who forced him back. He was also curious about the whereabouts of the innate Tao fetus, so he investigated the major However, no Tao embryo has been found within the family. Therefore, they all have a guess."
Chen Shi's expression changed slightly: "What guess?"
Zhuosu Xiaowu changed the subject and said. : "Xiao Shi, do you know why the era of the True King declined? Why did the True King cut off contact with the Chinese continent after his death? Why did Taoism suddenly decline and many techniques became incomplete? Why can monks only live a hundred years? Why does evil occur when absorbing moonlight? Why do hells undergo drastic changes? Why are the Chinese gods covered in dust? Your grandfather and I have been looking for the answer to this question. We have joined the San people and want to gather more people to explore the secrets behind this."
When he talked about these things, he was very serious and looked like a normal person.
"We try to recreate the Luotian Dajiao, Zhoutian Dajiao, and Putian Dajiao, and try to reconstruct the orthodoxy of the gods. However, when we investigate these things, there is always a mysterious force trying to stop us, trying to erase the history of the True King era and the traces of the existence of the Chinese gods."
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"If they are noticed by the true god outside the sky, there will be mysterious power to obliterate the gods, destroy the ancient temples, and level the mountains. Moreover, as our investigation deepens, we find that some forces are trying to obliterate us, so we are repeatedly in danger. This power can even mobilize the heavenly listeners." So, where will the power to mobilize the Heavenly Listeners come from?
Creator Xiaowu said: "Your grandfather and I once investigated the source of this power, tracked it to the Despair Slope, and found some terrible things, so we retreated. This time I went to ask the ancestors of the Li family, and the old guys from the Thirteenth Family once again mentioned the power behind the Heavenly Listener, and the Despair Slope."
Chen Shi felt awe-inspiring in his heart and said decisively: "This is a trap. Don't fall for it! The ancestors of the Thirteenth Generation Family definitely have bad intentions. They probably want to use the power of Despair Slope to kill you!"
Creator Xiaowu smiled and said: "You care about me? Dad rarely cares about me. I am the tool he created. He likes me, just like a tool he likes."
He paused and said: "I Of course I know they have bad intentions. We are not relatives, and I will not risk my life to investigate the whereabouts of your divine fetus." He laughed and said, "When you were a child, I almost beat you to death!"
Chen Shi had no memory of this at all. "It won't taste good when you grow up."
Zhushu Xiaowu glanced at him and said, "Your meat must be very sour now.
After the two had breakfast, Zaozuo Xiaowu stood aside with his hands on his sleeve pockets. Chen Shi looked over and Zaozuo Xiaowu turned his sleeve pockets inside out and said, "I have no money. Look, my pocket is cleaner than my face. I haven't come to drink soy milk for several days."
He was quite aggrieved.
In order to investigate the innate Tao embryo, he killed many high-ranking officials. However, these high-ranking officials rarely carried any silver with them, except for magic weapons, talismans, soldiers and other scattered treasures. Later he learned that the salaries of imperial officials were pitiful. In order to maintain an image of integrity, high-ranking officials generally did not carry any money with them.
They also have special restaurants for eating. When you get to the place, you can eat and leave without paying the bill. Someone will naturally come to pay the bill. Chen Shi paid the money, and the two returned to Chang'an Street together.
Zaiwu Xiaowu said: "Chen Tang should retire from the court and go home. You go back and come back in the evening. I will teach you how to perform the Zhoutian Dajiao."
Chen Shi waved goodbye. Zaiwu Xiaowu ignored him and went upstairs. Suddenly he remembered something and said, "Come early in the evening. Take me to sell the stolen goods." Chen Shi agreed, walked out of the alley and walked towards the inner city.
He was still a little confused when he thought about the experience of this day and night.
Yesterday, he and Yu Lingzi killed the twelve core disciples of the Thirteenth Family in Qixia Temple, and threw Brahma Kongliu into the well and fed it to the dragon. Then in the evening, he met the creator Xiao Wu, and practiced for a night in Xiao Zhutian refined by Xiao Wu. Not only did his vitality recover, but his cultivation level was greatly improved.
Furthermore, Creator Xiaowu also found clues to his innate Tao embryo.
Chen Shi calmed down and remembered that Chen Tang had warned him not to associate with unscrupulous people. The first person in the queue was Creation Xiao Wu. He quickly quickened his pace and entered the inner city in a short time.
The outer city is lively with people coming and going, but the inner city is much quieter, like two different worlds.
Chen Shi slowed down and found a wheelchair parked on the side of the road. Sitting in the wheelchair was a man with a white face and no beard, wearing black clothes with a red collar and white lining. He looked to be about forty or fifty years old, looking at him with a smile.
He was followed by two young men, dressed in Jin Yiwei, who also had white faces and no facial expressions. Seeing Chen Shi approaching, the wheelchair automatically drove towards Chen Shi and walked side by side with Chen Shi.
The white-faced man with no beard had a clear and sharp voice and said with a smile: "Master Xiao Chen, stay here."
Chen Shi slowed down and said in confusion: "My lord, please forgive me for my blindness, I don't recognize you."
The man smiled and said, "Our surname is Feng, and our name is Tianhuan. He was originally the eunuch in charge of printing and the governor of the East Factory, but later resigned." Chen Shi looked at him and exclaimed: "You are a eunuch!"
He then looked at the two young men behind Eunuch Feng: "You are all eunuchs!" The two young men took a step forward and shouted: "How outrageous!"
Eunuch Feng raised his hand to stop the two of them, and said with a smile: "We are indeed eunuchs, there is no need to be taboo. Mr. Xiao Chen, do you know the benefits of eunuchs?"
The wheelchair slowed down, and Eunuch Feng said with a smile: "Our Ming Dynasty can have no true king or prince, but it cannot be without eunuchs. The eunuchs are not from the Thirteenth Aristocratic Family, and eunuchs have no descendants. They will not think about benefiting the aristocratic family, nor do they want to be true kings. After all, without descendants, even if they work hard to get to the throne, they will die in a hundred years. We Eunuchs are the people with the least interests and conflicts of interest in Xijing. "
He said meaningfully: "Therefore, we eunuchs are the most fair people in Xijing."
His view was novel, which aroused Chen Shi's interest. He slowed down a little and said, "What other benefits do eunuchs have?"
Eunuch Feng said with a smile: "There are so many benefits of eunuchs! You see, three generations of your old Chen family have been outstanding for generations, but at the highest level of officialdom, they are just the right minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the left minister of the Ministry of Rites. Why can't you go up? I'm worried that you will gain power and become a famous family, and compete with them for power and profit. But eunuchs are much better. Without eunuchs, it is naturally impossible to become a famous family. They will not be wary of you, but will value you and give you rights. , give you the money, do as you like. "
Chen Shi said with a smile: "Master Feng is really funny. Your Excellency and I must not have met by chance. I wonder why Master Feng is looking for me?"
Eunuch Feng said with a smile: "Master Xiao Chen, we have a long history, so don't be so defensive. It was your grandfather who broke our legs." Chen Shi felt awe-struck and secretly guarded.
Eunuch Feng said: "Eleven years ago, your grandfather Chen Yindu came to Xijing. No one could stop him. No one dared to fight with him. Our family didn't dare, so we gathered all the masters from Dongchang to set up a battle array and fight against him. Dongchang suffered heavy casualties. I was completely unconscious from the waist down, thanks to him. "
Chen Shi was even more nervous. .
Eunuch Feng changed the topic and said with a smile: "But that is a thing of the past. Mr. Xiao Chen, many people do not think that you will be the number one scholar, but our family thinks that you are a talent. I support you to push the young master down and you will be the number one scholar."
Chen Shi was slightly startled and looked at him in confusion.
In the thirteenth aristocratic family, except for Zhang Fuzheng, the first assistant, who expressed his attitude and supported Chen Tang, the other aristocratic families supported the young master openly and secretly. For a high-ranking official like Eunuch Feng, supporting the young master is the best choice.
Eunuch Feng smiled and said: "You are outstanding, even better than the young master. My support of the young master is just the icing on the cake, but my support of you is a timely help. Moreover, I can't stand some of the young master's actions." It’s not easy for Ting Neng to have a few down-to-earth officials. He wants to get rid of these people and replace them with his own people. I can’t agree. Especially on the day he entered the city, he used Zhenzhou’s execution officer Du Wanshu’s head to enhance his reputation, which made me feel chilled.”
Chen Shi stopped and looked at him in confusion.
Eunuch Feng said: "Who would be willing to be an eunuch unless they have no choice? I also want to change the Ming Dynasty, but the young master is by no means a wise king. If he becomes the true king, the Ming Dynasty is really over."
He raised his head and said: "The results of the general examination have been decided. The young master wants to get this Hui Yuan, and you will be ranked second. Then there will be a battle for the top spot in the palace examination, between you and the young master. At that time, someone will try to hurt you so that you can't compete with the young master. I will block some dangers for you."
< br/> Chen Shi was stunned and asked: "Do eunuchs also have integrity?"
Eunuch Feng laughed and said: "Because we don't have handles, we have a little more integrity than those who have handles. I will send you to your door to show my attitude." The wheelchair went side by side with Chen Shi, heading towards Chen's mansion.
Eunuch Feng said eagerly: "My lord, Xiao Chen, you are very talented. If you don't dislike me, please consider me your adoptive father." Chen Shi was startled and quickly refused: "Why do you say this, sir? Don't mention this matter again."
Eunuch Feng was quite regretful: "We eunuchs have no descendants, so we all like to adopt godsons. The two behind me are my godsons. Unfortunately, they are also eunuchs, so I want to take in someone who is a leader. You are outstanding. Help me give birth to a grandson."
Chen Shi smiled and said: "Thank you for your kindness. The student's parents are still alive and I dare not worship anyone else." When the Chen Mansion arrived, Eunuch Feng watched him enter the Chen Mansion and then left.
"Why did the foster father abandon the young master and value Chen Shi?" asked a eunuch behind Eunuch Feng.
Eunuch Feng sighed and said: "I have always looked down upon the young master's actions. They seem wise, but are actually trivial and undermine moral integrity. They are not as upright as Chen Xingxing. Anyone with a bit of integrity is willing to submit to him? Besides, now that the new governor of Dongchang has surrendered to the young master, if I surrender to the young master, will he let me take charge of Dongfang again when he ascends to Dabao?"
That eunuch He said: "However, if the young master wins, he will ascend to the great treasure. If Chen Shi wins, he is just the number one scholar and cannot bring us any greater benefits." Eunuch Feng said calmly: "There are always some eunuchs who think that by clearing the master's name, his mother can enter the palace and become a noble concubine. I just can't stand these dead eunuchs who take refuge in the young master. I don't want benefits, and I can't let scum like the young master become the true king!"