The Great Seminary

Chapter 99 Exchange of Interests
Three people encountered the same thing and seemed to be discussing the cause, but in fact they were each talking about their own.

The scene was really ridiculous.

But Longmenpo is Wang Shitong's territory after all.

So even though he knew he was just making a fuss and trying his best to clear himself of any guilt, Zhang Gui still changed the subject and said, "So there's this kind of inside story."

I agree.

But then he kept silent and didn't say another word.

When necessary, you can flatter someone to gain benefits, which is a skill that makes you profitable without any investment.

But after all, he was not really rooted in the Ming and Song dynasties. He was a lucky villain who relied on the appreciation of the emperor and the eunuchs in the inner court to maintain his wealth and glory.

But he is the ruler of a country and a powerful person in the future!

Looking down at Longmenpo, there were hundreds of casualties, a tragic scene.

However, Wang Shitong, as an official manager, did not care about the urgent and practical matters of saving lives and comforting the public.

Just a bunch of petty tricks.

Zhang Gui really looked down on it and was unwilling to continue playing the supporting role.

Unexpectedly, Wang Shitong had other plans. He turned his head and looked at him with a serious face and said:
"During the incident at Longmenpo, Yang Longhu was also one of the witnesses.

I should report this to the Emperor, explain the matter, and remind His Majesty of the dire situation."

Zhang Gui almost laughed out loud when he heard this.

Even though he has been making a lot of trouble recently, he is actually very stable in his overall situation and is running the True Dragon Kingdom.

We will strive to have 500,000 citizens within three years and train 10,000 professional stone corpse soldiers.

Then, while developing a new city, he occupied a seaport and officially made a name for himself in the Luan Ya Islands.

How could I have the time to take sides in the disputes within the Ming and Song courts?

"Sir Wang, I am just a newly appointed hereditary local official. How could I have the courage to casually submit a report to the emperor?

It’s better to take a long-term view at this time.”

Zhang Gui rejected Wang Shitong's trick of shooting birds with random guns, but he did not get angry.

No matter how good his background sounded, he was actually just a poor boy selling shrimp paste, but he was able to rise rapidly in just one year and was awarded the title of Dragon and Tiger General.

Secondly, it’s because of time and fate.

But the courage to kill suddenly and the brains to take advantage of the situation are both essential.

It is a complete daydream to expect such people to join the game without paying some real money.

"I was reckless."

Wang Shitong laughed heartily, "Just now I saw Yang Longhu transform into a diamond body, it should be the power of the bloodline divine cluster.

There are only two things in my life that I have never let go of.

One is the determination to serve the emperor loyally until death;

Second, although his body is imperfect, he still has the will to cultivate himself and strengthen his spirit.

Therefore, I have specially collected a lot of Daoist techniques, among which there is a very good method for tempering Qi and blood called "Golden Bell Cover"..."

Just hearing the name doesn't seem tempting enough.

And since it was a transaction and not a request for help, Zhang Gui didn't need to be polite anymore.

Directly put forward your request,

"Master Wang, all I need now is a top-notch method for cultivating the Yuan Shen."

The bargaining chip they offer in the transaction is the best Qi and blood skills, but you bargain for the top-notch soul skills. This is simply asking for too much.

But he didn't expect that this posture would just suit the eunuch's mood.

“Okay, okay, okay.

Let's not be secretive and say things that are half-truths. It's best to be straightforward.

The entry-level techniques for cultivating the primordial spirit are much rarer than qi, blood, and Gangqi.

I only have three of the best books, and the only one I can give you is called "Rainwater".

It sounds very ordinary, but this 'Rain Water' refers to one of the 24 solar terms.

You're from Guangdong, born and raised on the eastern coast. You've only experienced the harshness of the crow and monkey winds, and have little knowledge of the 24 solar terms. In fact, the annual climate changes in the inland areas are all reflected in the 24 solar terms.

"Rain Water" is the second positive number in the cycle of the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" at the beginning of the year, arranged according to the ancient "Ecliptic Longitude Method".

Only under the beginning of spring.

Although it is not as prominent as the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter, it is comparable to the Waking of Insects, the Summer Solstice and the Winter Solstice..."

"You are talking so much, but Rainwater is one of the 24 solar terms.

There are also comparisons between the solar terms.

There are probably twenty-four parts to the technique, right?"

Wang Shitong nodded without any embarrassment.
“That’s it.

However, the "Annual Record of Four Seasons, Wind, Rain and Thunder", which completes the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms", is similar to the "Record of Vertical and Horizontal Strategies" of the Zhang family in Pingyang.

Even a genius cannot complete all the training.

Besides, it was only then that a head of an outer court who had once regulated yin and yang on behalf of the emperor for decades collected the complete text of such a high-level Taoist classic as the "Zonghenglu".

Now if you help me submit a petition, you can exchange it for the "Four Seasons, Wind, Rain, and Thunder Annual Record".

Is there such a good thing in the world?

Even if I promised you, would you believe it and dare to accept it?"

Zhang Gui was a reasonable man, and he opened his mouth and said:
"I am greedy and want nothing more than to eat shit. Please don't blame me, sir."

Wang Shitong laughed loudly and said:

"Young people are fierce in nature. If they are not greedy now, when will they be greedy?

Do I have to wait until I'm in my seventies or eighties?

But you are greedy, as you should be.

It is common sense that if I give good things, I must get enough in return.

I need to help you write the memorial."

Zhang Gui was stunned and glanced at Rong Yexiang next to him.

Choosing one's own opinion is just joining the party and attacking the dissidents.

Although Emperor Hezheng had great ambitions but little talent, he was quite gifted in the art of ruling an emperor.

Even if I find out the truth in the future, I won’t ask for vengeance.

But having someone else write a memorial to the emperor is deceiving the emperor, regardless of whether it is submitted by the person or written by someone else.

If something like this is exposed, the consequences can be serious or minor.

Wang Shitong saw the change in Zhang Gui's eyes and instantly understood what he meant.

He assured me firmly, "Don't worry, Longhu, Brother Yexiang and I have a deep friendship.

It’s okay.”

Upon hearing the change of address, Zhang Gui stopped talking and nodded.

The deal was done.

That night.

Zhang Gui's memorial was sent to the Siyang County Post Station and directly heard by the emperor.

He also learned the chapter "Rain Water" from the "Annals of Four Seasons, Wind, Rain and Thunder".

At this time, officials of all ranks in Siyang County suddenly realized that although General Longhu was only a local official of the barbarians, he had nothing to do with their promotions and transfers.

However, as the quasi-provincial officials and ministers of the Ming and Song dynasties, the "fourth rank" was qualified to report to the emperor.

According to the Great Edict issued by Emperor Taizu, fourth-rank barbarian native officials also had this privilege.

It’s just that whether the “present day” is willing to read the nonsense of these increasingly rare high-ranking local officials, some of whom can’t even recognize all the words, is another matter.

But at least now, the emperor will definitely read the memorial from General Yang Shizhong, a fourth-rank official who is in the emperor's favor.

This is especially true for those who are arrogant and domineering in the local area, as "the emperor is far away and the sky is high, and the monkey claims to be the king of Dai."

In fact, it is not certain that one will be able to communicate with the "current" even once in this lifetime. For officials below the fifth rank, this is already a terrifying restriction.

(End of this chapter)