Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 157 Mr. Jiang, does your Jiang family want Bodhi seeds?
Yunteng Tower, Tingfeng Pavilion on the third floor.

"Tsk tsk, if this jade screen is sent to Liang Yuanyu, it will be worth at least fifty taels of gold."

"These bowls and plates are exquisite. I wonder if there's any way to get them. Those Buddhas would definitely be willing to spend a lot of money to buy a set."

"This table and chairs..."

Mr. Yao, the kind-hearted man, touched here and there, his eyes shining.

On the other side, Guo Jueping unfolded a scroll in front of Zhang Yuan and spoke softly.

"This painting of spring mountains was painted by the great scholar Wang Mengxi. It depicts the spring mountains so vividly that they seem to be thousands of miles away."

"It is said that this painting was Wang Mengxi's last work, and it took him all his effort."

"Master, please look! The pigments used in this painting are malachite, red gold powder, and caviar..."

"The mountains are like dark green, the water is like smoke. This painting emphasizes the Confucianism of not flattering the vulgar, not being detached from the world. The heart has the world, and the brushstrokes condense the artistic conception of mountains and rivers."

Guo Jueping’s explanation was extremely detailed.

This is a smart person. Since he is giving a gift, he gives it thoroughly.

Zhang Yuan was a military man, and this painting was intended for civil officials such as Confucianists, Taoists, and scholars.

What effect do you want to achieve when giving a gift?
Of course everyone is happy.

So what you are giving is not just a painting, but also the heritage, and an opportunity to make the sacrificial scholars take notice of you.

Zhang Yuan also listened carefully.

In fact, he sometimes attended classes at Yulin Academy and could recognize characters.

He has the beads of enlightenment and learns everything very quickly.

But after he entered the Grandmaster realm, he understood more and more that cultivation was not just about increasing strength, but more about understanding the great principles of heaven and earth.

What is the Great Way of Heaven and Earth?

Zhang Yuan actually saw the truth in the painting of spring mountains in front of him.

That kind of arrogance that towers over thousands of mountains, that kind of free and easy feeling with mountains and hills in the heart.

The spring mountains are curling up, the green waters are lingering, the painting scene is the realm of transformation.

The great road of the world leads to the same destination through different paths.

"Second Master, is there anything you don't understand?"

After telling almost everything he knew, Guo Jueping turned to look at Zhang Yuan and asked in a low voice.

Zhang Yuan's gaze fell on the scroll and he whispered, "This great scholar Wang Mengxi was only thirty years old. After finishing this painting, he coughed up blood and died?"

Guo Jueping was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "It is said that this is the case..."

"His state of mind is not good enough. He has not yet understood the great principles and the essence of the Tao, and he cannot hold on." Zhang Yuan's voice was calm, but to Guo Jueping, it sounded like thunder.

"If he had practiced martial arts and reached the Half-Step Grandmaster stage, then with this level of understanding, he would have had no problem reaching the Vajra Grandmaster stage. It's a shame for such a brilliant person."

Zhang Yuan sighed softly.

Guo Jueping's hand holding the scroll trembled involuntarily.

He is the core figure of the Guo family and has also practiced some martial arts himself.

The Guo family also has masters, especially several priests, Zhou Yuanwu and others, who are all powerful people in the innate realm.

Young Master Guo returned home to report what he had seen and heard to Liang Yuanyu. Zhou Yuanwu and others were there.

Everyone has guessed about Mr. Zhang's cultivation level.

What kind of cultivation and combat power is required to be able to lead 800 black cavalry to charge into the battle and kill the master?
Combining the experience of the Second Master in the bloody battle in Toyota County that year, plus the results of the battles along the way, everyone felt that Zhang Yuan was at least in the late stage of the Innate Realm, or even at the peak.

But how old is Zhang Yuan?

How could he have such accomplishments at such an age?
Later, Mr. Guo mentioned something.

Ding Yuan of Yuzhao Temple is the best young man in Liangyuan Domain. He calls Zhang Erye "Master" and says that Zhang Erye is the reincarnation of Wuji Buddha.

No one in the Guo family could explain this matter.

But from what Guo Jueping saw today, Mr. Zhang might really have some innate wisdom.

Reincarnation is very possible.

Otherwise, how could he have such cultivation and such insights?

"I've embarrassed myself in front of Second Master." Guo Jueping smiled wryly as he put the scroll away and held it before Zhang Yuan. "What Second Master saw is beyond the comprehension of someone of my level."

"I think the Second Master will have a lot to talk about when he meets Master Jixue."

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Guo Jueping once said that a meal in Yunteng Tower is equivalent to the annual expenses of an ordinary family.

When the dishes were served, Zhang Yuan felt that Guo Jueping was too conservative.

In other words, the meal that ordinary people spend on in a year is just the most ordinary banquet in Yunteng Tower.

The dishes on the table at this time are definitely enough to cover the expenses of an ordinary family for many years.

Cranes looking at the moon.

Nine-story spiritual tower.

Golden leaves and emerald green. …

Zhang Yuan was still able to keep his composure, while the kind-hearted Yao had already shown his rich character.

Zhang Yuan didn't drink, he just savored the dishes.

For him, both the Spring Mountain Painting and the table full of dishes are a different kind of experience.

It would be more interesting if we regard all these experiences as spiritual practice.

Guo Jueping breathed a sigh of relief.

Mr. Zhang had never eaten these dishes before, so this reception was quite satisfactory to him.

From Xinghe Trading Company to Chunshantu, the Guo family has invested a lot of money.

In a merchant family, both input and output are calculated very meticulously.

"Fifth Master."

The servant outside the door came in and came up to Guo Jueping and whispered a few words.

Guo Jueping frowned slightly, excused himself, walked out of the private room, and came back in a moment later.

"The young master of the Jiang family in the city sent someone to invite me over. I replied and will host a private banquet for Young Master Jiang next time."

Sitting back at his seat, Guo Jueping hesitated for a moment and whispered, "The head of the Jiang family is the prefectural governor of the county government, a fifth-rank official."

"In the county town, the government office and the county government coexist. The government office has less power, and most of the officials there are in name only, so they focus more on managing their families and business."

If you did evil in your previous life, you will suffer in this life.

Just like Luyang Prefecture City, who knows where the gate of the county government office is in Luyang Prefecture City?

In this world, perhaps only the Jingzhao Yin of the Imperial City can be considered an official with real power.

Although the head of the Jiang family does not have much real power, he is a fifth-rank official after all. For a merchant family like the Guo family, it is best not to offend him if possible.

"Are they after the Bodhi seeds?" Zhang Yuan looked at Guo Jueping.

If it was something else, Guo Jueping would not have left the young master of the Jiang family aside and not even met him.

The only thing Guo Jueping couldn't make the decision on was the matter of Bodhi seeds.

"I can't hide it from the Second Master." Guo Jueping nodded.

He felt more and more that Master Zhang was indeed gifted with wisdom. Otherwise, how could he be so terrifying at such an age, with such cultivation and character?
Zhang Yuan looked at Manager Yao.

"Brother Yao, what do you think about this matter?"

When it comes to business, Mr. Yao is good at it.

Hearing Zhang Yuan's question, Mr. Yao clenched his hands, his expression changed, and finally he sighed with regret.

"Sir, if I could stay in the county town permanently, I would definitely take this opportunity to intensify the conflict with the Jiang family and arouse the curiosity of all parties about this Bodhi seed."

"Later, I will try to win over those families that have a bad relationship with the Jiang family and spread the news that the Jiang family wants to retaliate against the Red Fox Trading Company."

"I'll let the caravan get robbed a few more times, then go to the county government to complain and point the finger at the Jiang family."

"Also, bribe some of the Jiang family members and find someone who wants to replace the Jiang family. In less than three years, the Red Fox Trading Company will be able to become famous in the county city by stepping on the Jiang family."

"Unfortunately, I'm not particularly good at these things," Yao Da Shanren shook his head, spread out his hands, and rubbed his palms. "I'm better at dealing with those stupid people with a lot of money who never bargain."

Guo Jueping only felt his scalp tingling. He opened his mouth but didn't say anything.

He felt that handing over the caravan to Mr. Zhang was a good choice.

"So, if the Jiang family wants the Bodhi seeds, just give them to them?" Zhang Yuan said calmly.

"As long as the price is right, it's okay to give them one."

"I'm still racking my brains. How can I sell five at a time without getting undercut?"

Mr. Yao grinned.

Guo Jueping widened his eyes.

Five?

The three Bodhi seeds made the Xiaoyuan family surrender, forcing the prince to go to Liangyuan in person.

Now, Master Zhang took out five of them so easily?

"Guo Jueping, you're so arrogant. Since you won't come, Jiang Yulang will come to see you in person."

A voice was heard outside the private room.

Pushing open the door, the middle-aged man in a blue-gray brocade robe looked at the seat, with a flash of surprise in his eyes.

The person sitting in the main seat was actually the young man who was mistaken for a guard before?

Is this person also here for the Bodhi seeds?

Moreover, judging from the situation, the Guo family definitely cannot afford to offend them.

The eldest son of the Xiaoyuan Earl family?

"Mr. Jiang, does your Jiang family want Bodhi seeds?"

Zhang Yuan's voice rang out.

(End of this chapter)