Chapter 335 335 Audience
The space inside the metal sedan chair is not small.
A soft bed, a small table, toilet, food box, bags of water bladders and so on.
There are even a few books and pictures to pass the time.
There are windows on both sides, which can be opened and closed freely. There are small candlestick lanterns on the table, which can be lit with flint.
There was even a small wardrobe in the corner. After opening it, Zhang Rongfang saw several sets of brocade robes that could be changed.
This sedan chair is already a small mobile room.
Although the four walkers outside are extremely fast, the bumps are very small. Only in some places that need to be tilted, you have to be careful not to spill food.
It can be said that there are basic necessities, food, housing and transportation in the sedan chair, which is extremely complete.
Sitting in the sedan chair, he suddenly felt his body shaking slightly, so he opened the window and looked out.
He opened the window on the left, and as soon as he opened it, a cool air flowed in from outside.
Zhang Rongfang discovered at this time that the sedan chair was actually speeding through a foggy forest.
The four walkers are unfolding their agility one after another and running steadily. The ground under their feet is not a flat ground, but a soft ground full of tree roots, weeds and mud.
The four people stepped on it and it didn't matter.
Aww!
A huge white-fronted tiger with eye-catching eyes suddenly threw a sika deer from the side and was about to lower its head to eat.
Hoo!
Suddenly a black sedan chair passed by it, creating a whirlwind.
The tiger raised its head and was about to catch up, but the moment it saw the four walkers, it whimpered a few times, lowered its body, and stopped in its tracks.
After passing through the forest, the sedan chair gradually tilted up and began to climb the slope.
At first, Zhang Rongfang was still interested in looking at the scenery outside, but after a while, he became a little tired.
The original novelty is gone, and it will be the same after that.
He simply lay down on the soft bed and rested at ease.
I don't know how long I slept in a daze.
The temperature outside is gradually cooling down.
Zhang Rongfang woke up from his sleep and looked outside through the window.
The sky is dim, it seems to be the early morning.
He pushed open the window.
A biting cold wind came in from outside.
Outside the window is a vast sea of white clouds.
He is at a high place in the middle of the mountain, and the sedan chair is galloping along a cliff path on the mountainside.
The left side of the sedan chair is the mountain wall, and the right side is the Wanzhang cliff.
"Master Zhang is awake? This is Longwu Mountain, already beyond the boundary of Erythrina." Zhou Yan's voice floated from behind.
"It seems that I slept for a long time." Zhang Rongfang said with a sigh.
"It's okay, it's only three hours." Zhou Yan replied.
"That's okay." Zhang Rongfang replied, not knowing what to talk about for a while.
"Master Zhang was born in Daoism, you should have heard of Xuehong Pavilion before?" He didn't speak, but Zhou Yan continued to speak.
"Of course I heard it."
"Master Zhang, are you interested in coming to my Xuehong Pavilion to choose a suitable partner? When I was in Zaitong, the two people next to Master Zhang have been dismissed and investigated by me. With your current status, you can definitely join us. The Pavilion personally chooses a suitable partner." Zhou Yan suggested.
Obviously he also knew that Zhang Rongfang had been hiding in the two Xuehong Pavilions to worship God in Zaitong.
"For the time being, I don't need it. After all, the lower officials are ignorant, and their strength is meager, not enough to choose a partner." Zhang Rongfang declined.
"Actually, Mr. Zhang, don't worry. The Xuehong Pavilion is not monolithic. Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. The Xuehong Pavilion is also divided into several factions. Although this general is not in the same group as the noble sect, he is also neutral." Zhou Yan Seems to see his concerns and explained aloud.
"Really?" Zhang Rongfang moved slightly in his heart, "Speaking of which, the lower official also has some doubts about General Zhou's position. I wonder if the general can clear up the confusion for the lower official?"
"Please tell me, my lord. If I know, I will try my best to answer." Zhou Yan smiled.
"Then I would like to thank General Zhou first." Zhang Rongfang sorted out the questions he wanted to ask.
"I have always wondered what is the division of the Xuehong Pavilion. For example, the position of a general is a lieutenant, so what other positions are there in the Xuehong Pavilion?"
"This is actually very simple." Zhou Yan said with a smile, "In the Xuehong Pavilion, the rest of the positions are of little significance, mainly for the two most critical groups: the martyrs and the gods."
He paused for a moment and continued: "A lieutenant is anyone who can become a lieutenant as long as you have reached the level of strength, are willing to join the Xuehong Pavilion, and are loyal to the military. This is a very large group. Among them, the strong are terrifying, and the weak That is to say, the ordinary level. The number is generally around thirty people, and there will be no gaps.
And the generals are known as the generals of the country. Martial generals are canonized by His Majesty, but divine generals are different. "
What's the difference, he didn't go on.
"So it is." Zhang Rongfang understood. Watching the ever-receding scenery outside the window.
He couldn't help thinking of some sayings about Lingdi.
Emperor Ling specially sent someone to bring him to have a direct audience, which shows that he must have some intentions.
He is just an ordinary Taoist on the surface. That is to say, if you are more flexible, you will make some money.
To ordinary people, his status is honorable. But for Emperor Ling, that's all.
Then besides this point, he must have other things that are valued by him.
Could it be a talent? ?
Zhang Rongfang sat in the sedan chair, constantly simulating the situation he was about to face.
He needs to make the best preparations in case he says the wrong thing or does the wrong thing when the time comes.
I have nothing to say for a while.
In the next few days, Zhang Rongfang ate and slept, woke up to practice literary skills, and occasionally chatted with Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan, who has not stopped to rest for several days and nights, has actually maintained a good state.
It can be seen that this person must not be an ordinary master.
Even if he is a grandmaster, a god-worshiping grandmaster, Zhang Rongfang can figure out the limit.
But when facing Zhou Yan, he was obviously like a mountain wall, he could only see in front of him, but couldn't see how high and big the mountain was.
In the blink of an eye, five days passed.
The black sedan did not go in the direction that Zhang Rongfang had rushed to, but took another road.
At noon on the fifth day.
The black sedan enters the outer city of Dadu.
Sure enough, he didn't stop, and entered directly from the other direction of Dadu.
Similarly, the black sedan did not follow the usual path.
Instead, enter the city from the special road where soldiers and horses were stationed in the imperial city.
After entering Dadu, along the way, there were no caravans on both sides of the road. Only the army and horse messengers who kept coming and going passed by from time to time.
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Dadu · Imperial City.
The entire imperial city is divided into inner city and outer city.
The outer city is the place where ordinary people and dignitaries live. Many aristocratic and royal families built mansions here.
The inner city is where the core royal family lived and lived.
Further inside is Ouchi.
Emperor Ling and his concubines lived here. It is also here to go to court and discuss politics every day.
The black sedan was unimpeded all the way, passing through the outer city, entering the inner city from the special passage block, and going straight into the inner city.
After entering the palaces surrounded by white jade fences, the speed of the black sedan slowly slowed down.
Out of the window, some children, men and women in golden-yellow clothing can be seen walking from time to time.
Structures like gardens, martial arts halls, theaters, music buildings, snack streets, etc. began to appear on both sides of the road.
"This is the unique playground area in Da Nei. If you have time, Mr. Zhang can stop by here to stroll around. You don't need to spend money to eat, drink and have fun inside. Just choose a place and go in." Zhou Yan's voice was in the behind.
"It doesn't cost money? In other words, the people who can come here are very human." Zhang Rongfang had already changed his robes at this time, and sat upright on the soft bed.
"Generally, it is mainly His Majesty and the direct line of the royal family, as well as some important officials who enter and leave the palace." Zhou Yan replied. "In addition, when riding in a black sedan chair, no matter who you see, you don't have to pay homage to anyone. Mr. Zhang doesn't have to worry about bumping into any noble person."
"So that's how it is." Zhang Rongfang looked out of the window, the more courteous Emperor Ling treated him, the more uncertain he felt.
Being able to see nobles without paying homage shows that this person's sedan chair is of a high rank.
And he thinks that he still can't reach this level of courtesy.
so.
"Crossing the Yudai River ahead is the Yandao Palace. After entering the palace, your lord, someone will guide you to take a bath and change clothes, etc., and then wait for His Majesty to summon you.
My lord, don’t be impatient, rest assured, it’s a good thing. "
Seemingly aware of Zhang Rongfang's nervousness, Zhou Yan smiled and comforted him.
"Thank you General Zhou." Zhang Rongfang replied.
The two were speechless for a moment.
Soon, after more than ten minutes, the sedan chair finally stopped in front of a strangely shaped palace.
The palace is more than thirty meters high and unobtrusively wide. There are high walls on both sides to block the line of sight.
At the main entrance of the entire palace, there is a huge alchemy furnace.
The middle of the legs and feet of the four Dan furnaces is the entrance of the palace.
At this time, there were already a court lady in a white dress and black belt, and a servant in a white coat and black hat, waiting in front of the door.
The Great Spirit Imperial Court regards white as beauty, which is a continuation of the custom of Lingjiao before the founding of the People's Republic of China.
So in the palace, there are many people in white clothes and white skirts.
Zhang Rongfang slowly stepped out of the sedan chair.
The sun is shining brightly overhead, blue sky and white clouds.
The pavement made of white stone at the foot is so delicate that it is carved with delicate pictures of landscapes and flowers.
This seems to be the stone quality of white jade, but it is extremely hard to step on, and I don't know what material it is.
Zhang Rongfang inhaled lightly, and smelled an extremely strong aroma.
It is not the fragrance of flesh and blood, but the incense that can be seen everywhere in the air and on the ground.
The incense was so strong that it covered up all other smells, making him feel a little uncomfortable for a while.
"This is Mr. Zhang Yingzhang that His Majesty is going to summon, right? Lin Zhao, the imperial guard in the palace, invites you to the Yandao Palace."
At this time, a tall and strong man, not inferior to Zhang Rongfang, approached and saluted.
This man was in silver armor, even his head was wrapped in a thick metal mask, and he was standing three meters in front of Zhang Rongfang.
He wears a silver pure white metal mask, which is similar to a Garuda, only the gap between the eyes is exposed, and the rest is all white. There is not even a point of ventilation at the nose and mouth.
"Then trouble guard Lin." Zhang Rongfang cupped his hands.
Then turned around, looked at Zhou Yan, and cupped his hands.
"Thank you General Zhou for protecting you all the way."
"You're welcome." Zhou Yan replied. "Don't let it go, there will be a period later."
"There will be a period later."
Turning around, Zhang Rongfang followed Lin Zhao up the steps of the palace.
Then after entering the palace, take a bath and change clothes.
It took less than half an hour before and after, and then went straight to Shangde Hall to accept the summons.
(end of this chapter)
