"Wu Youxu is just a cover-up. The real owner of this tomb is Tang Era Mohist Grand Master Wang Su. The two lived in seclusion in Song Mountain, restored and improved the Mohist Mechanism Arts..."
"They made the right choice. If this Mechanism Arts was born during the turmoil in the late Tang Dynasty, I don't know how many people would die..."
"There are two Tomb Guardian Beasts in the tomb. They found them in the Yunmeng Marsh remnant lake. One is 'Wan Yan' that you found, and the other is 'Shi Rou'."
"'Shi Rou' "Classic of Mountains and Seas" has records that it is similar to Tai Sui, but it has two eyes that can grow continuously. The most important treasure in the body is that pair of eyes..."
"The two of them used a secret method to refine this 'Shi Rou' and turned it into a monster that swallowed gold, stone and soil. They eroded the mineral veins and created this gold-water, iron-domed tomb, and then sealed it with Mechanism Arts."
"Unfortunately, a sudden Earth Dragon Turning Over destroyed the structure of the tomb. 'Shi Rou' was born early, and was attracted by the resentment of the sunken Gaochang County, swallowing it up and turning it into an evil thing..."
After all, the relationship was pretty good, and Cheng Jue did not hide anything and told him everything he found in the tomb.
Li Yan was dumbfounded.
He didn't expect that there were so many secrets in it.
Hearing that there was Mechanism Arts inheritance inside, his expression changed slightly, "The remnants of the Golden Tent Lang Kingdom and the Maitreya Sect people have entered. Have the things been taken away by them?"
"That's not true."
Cheng Jue shook his head and said, "Although the tomb was destroyed, that 'Shi Rou' is the real tomb. After escaping, it swallowed the Gaochang County city. It hides deep underground on weekdays and only appears when there is wind, rain, thunder and lightning."
"Whether it was Late Tang Dynasty Xuan Troops or the remnants of Golden Horde Wolf Country, they all entered through Gaochang Ghost City, and none of them survived."
"The passage by the lake was not opened until 'Wan Yan' was born a few days ago. Maitreya Sect entered the tomb passage and relied on blood sacrifice to activate Divine Embryo on the periphery and did not enter the tomb..."
"We'll talk about this later!"
The old Confucian scholar who had just made fun of him couldn't wait to ask, "I heard that you came out of the ghost town and brought out the Lu Ban wooden magpie?"
Master Lin quickly introduced, "Brother Li, this is Ministry of Works, Department of Yuheng doctor Yuan Feng Lord Yuan, who is now the elder Mo Sect."
"I came from the Wenjin Academy and happened to meet you two on the way, so I realized that such a big thing had happened."
Li Yan quickly stood up and handed over his hands, "I've seen Lord Yuan."
A smile appeared on his face.
It's not that he fears officials.
When he met any governor, Prince, he would only treat him as an ordinary person, but the official position of the person in front of him was very important.
Great Xuan Dynasty The Ministry of Imperial Affairs consists of four cleaning departments, namely the Yingzhu Cleaning Department, Bureau of Parks and Buildings, the Dushui Cleaning Department and the Tuntian Cleaning Department.
Each department is managed by one to five doctors.
The main responsibility of this Bureau of Parks and Buildings is to supervise the harvesting and smelting work of Divine Land mountains and forests, and manage various bird and animal resources.
In addition, it is also responsible for the production and manufacturing of important items such as military uniforms, weapons, ceramics, coins and firearms.
If you think about it for a moment, you will realize how important it is.
"No need to be polite."
Yuan Feng quickly stood up and said with expectation, "Can you let me wait to see you?"
"That's natural."
Li Yan smiled and nodded, leading a few people to the backyard of Shen's house.
"This is the Lu Ban wooden magpie. Look here. After it is lit, the skin will become larger, a bit like Kongming Lantern. The direction can be controlled here..."
"I know that this skin is a kind of Strange Beast from the sea, named 'Dragon Porpoise'. It is similar to Pufferfish, but it is huge in size, swells when it absorbs water, and is invulnerable to weapons and fire. It is very rare."
"Lord Yuan is indeed well-informed."
"Hahaha, I have only heard that this wooden magpie is a treasure of the craftsman family, and for some reason it ended up in the tomb of my Mo family Ju Zi..."
"Donor Li, please take a step to speak."
Seeing that the two were chatting happily, Cheng Jue shook his head slightly and asked Li Yan: "Donor Li, have you ever seen anyone from the Maitreya Sect in the ghost town? Their other altar is located near here. Is there any clue?"
"I haven't seen you in the ghost town..."
Li Yan replied, and then a figure suddenly appeared in his mind, and he quickly said, "There is a strange person, he is a Daoist, Divine Ability is amazing, he is the one who lured Shen Family Second Branch Sanfang into the tomb."
"What does that man look like?"
"My name is Old Taoist with a white beard. My robe is worn and patched. My body is stooped and my eyes are particularly bright."
"That man also died in front of the altar!"
"May I ask Young Master Shen."
Soon, Shen Jinghong was invited. After hearing Li Yan's description, he said thoughtfully, "This person has some impressions. He is from the nearby Water Temple Temple. Every New Year, he comes to ask for money for incense."
"Take us there quickly!"
"Masters, this is it."
The Water Temple was not far away. Shen Jinghong quickly brought everyone there and said, "This is Dragon Daughter Temple. It is rumored that she is the daughter of East Sea Dragon King. She married a mortal and the people built a temple to worship her. It has been a long time."
Some of the Martial Monk brought by Cheng Jue were skilled in detecting Divine Ability. When their ears twitched, they shook their heads and said, "There is no one inside."
"Search!"
Cheng Jue gave the order, and Martial Monk and the soldiers rushed in.
Li Yan followed closely behind, pinched Mystical Gestures, took a deep breath, then turned to look at the main hall, "There is a secret passage behind the statue."
The secret tunnel created by the Maitreya Sect can only be hidden from ordinary people, but it was hidden in a secluded countryside and was not discovered.
Everyone followed the secret passage and quickly found the altar.
Here Maitreya Sect's Branch Master and those old men all fell to the ground, their color was dark, their faces were covered with blood, and they had long since lost their breath.
Those Lotus Lamp were kicked into a mess and all burned out.
Looking at the scene in front of him, Cheng Jue's heart sank and his face became gloomy, "Look around to see if there are any clues."
Martial Monk who joined the law enforcement industry are all elites. Needless to say, Divine Ability has good kung fu, and Commandery Commandant Office also learned a lot about the methods of searching for clues.
Soon, they found the traces.
There is also a water channel in the cold storage, cleverly blocked by rock planks, which leads to Liangzi Lake, and there are wooden piles for fixing cables next to it.
"Send the order to block the waterways along the way!"
Cheng Jue ordered with a gloomy face and a very bad mood.
Li Yan also looked solemn.
Judging from the scene, something must have gone wrong with the ceremony.
Maitreya Sect Wanting to return Ming King Chen Youliang to the sun is not a big deal. There are many Returning Yang One in the world who are more ferocious than him.
Only some time ago, Huang LiuShi was a big trouble.
Not many people know about this matter.
Specifically for the Maitreya Sect, and the ceremony has been successful...
came to the world,
Most likely that Black Sky Mingwang!
On Official Road in Jiangxia, a woodcutter with white hair was walking with a bamboo basket on his back, and his every move was similar to that of ordinary people.
He turned his head and looked at the river in the distance, and said in a low and respectful voice, "Venerable Master, I used a trick to lure the pursuers to the waterway. As long as we get to Da Tong, there will be someone there to help."
"Hmm."
A sharp sound sounded from inside the bamboo basket.
The old man continued to move forward, but not long after he walked, a checkpoint suddenly appeared in front of him, and several guardsmen were patrolling yawning.
"Stop, what are you doing?"
"Back to my lord, I'm going to deliver firewood to the city."
"Sending firewood?"
A soldier came over with a long gun. Without saying a word, he opened the bamboo basket behind the old man.
There was a baby sitting there, sitting with his legs crossed, holding a strange handprint, and his pupils were as black as ink.
The soldier and the baby looked at each other, startled. Just as he was about to speak, a trace of black energy flashed in his eyes. Then he covered the baby with a bamboo basket and said expressionlessly, "It's nothing. Let's go over."
"Thank you, sir."
The old woodcutter quickly bent down to thank him, and then walked away with the bamboo basket on his back...
In the following days, inspections in various places became more stringent.
Especially on the road to the north, not only Ezhou, but also Enforcement Hall in Shaanzhou, Yuzhou, and Jinzhou were ordered to trace.
But just as Li Yan expected, nothing was found.
The sudden arrival of Black Sky Mingwang was like a drop of water melting into the sea, completely disappearing from the sight of all forces.
Obviously, those Golden Horde Wolf Country remnants have been planning for many years and have solutions for various situations.
Fortunately, their plan has also been leaked, which is to use Divine Embryo to infiltrate a certain palace of the Great Xuan Dynasty, and Commandery Commandant Office has made targeted arrangements.
As for Li Yan, they are busy selling Lu Ban wooden magpies.
That's right, he didn't want to keep this thing from the beginning.
The news about this item has already been leaked, and there is no way to hide it. Moreover, the imperial court will not let go of this weapon in the military.
Secondly, this thing is really worthless to them.
Others looked at it strangely, but Li Yan didn't like it at all. Moreover, they traveled to various places to practice, so they didn't have time to guard this thing all the time.
It's of little use and will cause a lot of trouble.
Therefore, from the moment it landed, Li Yan planned to sell it at a good price.
The only problem is who to sell to?
This thing will definitely fall into the hands of the imperial court eventually, but whose hands it passes through is very important.
If he presented it directly, he would at most get some reward, and the court would give him a plaque or something, which would be of no use to Mao.
Although he is related to both Commandery Commandant Office and Enforcement Hall, he only knows middle-level people, so it would be good if he could not be snatched away by those big shots.
Yuan Feng came at the right time.
This old man is not only Ministry of Works, Department of Yuheng doctor, but also Mo Sect elder.
To be honest, Mo Sect has long since declined.
The Mohists originated from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and were mainly composed of business people, including various craftsmen, who were at the bottom of society.
Because of this, they advocate the Universal Love theory of non-attack and equality. Although it is famous, it is impossible to enter the mainstream.
Especially after "deposing hundreds of schools of thought and respecting Confucianism alone", Mohist ideas that were not conducive to governance completely lost their foundation and gradually disappeared.
The subsequent Mo Sect only inherited the Mohist family in name.
They no longer mentioned the Universal Love non-attack slogan, and completely gave up the slogan Da Tong for everyone. It was regarded as a group of low-level businessmen and craftsmen to keep warm.
Because of this, they were able to survive and were gradually accepted by the court, mainly serving as technocrats in the Ministry of Works.
To put it simply, it is a non-threatening organization.
However, Li Yan has a different view.
Now is the Age of Discovery. Great Xuan Dynasty implements the strategy of opening up the sea and begins to improve the status of merchants. As long as there are no mistakes in the process, technological innovation will continue.
Mo Sect's status will only get higher and higher!
In particular, this old man is still Bureau of Parks and Buildings's doctor, responsible for managing resources in various parts of Divine Land. Even if he is only responsible for statistics, it is of great benefit to Li Yan and the others.
For example, New-Style Gunpowder, there will be a way from now on.
If you want to find something, you also know where to start.
And this old man is also a shrewd person.
When he arrived, he deliberately did not wear official clothes. He was introduced by Master Lin. He spoke with the attitude of a fellow martial artist and showed great interest in Lu Ban Muque...
Li Yan is not a fool, of course he knows what it means.
Of course, he didn't let go directly, but waited for two days, and when the old man became more and more anxious, he started to show off his cards.
"Elder Yuan."
In the small courtyard Wing Room, Li Yan met Yuan Feng alone, poured tea and said with a smile, "I heard that the current left minister of the Ministry of Industry, Han Mo, is also your Mo Sect?"
"This Minister Han is young and powerful, and is also responsible for the forging of New Style Firearm for the imperial court. If we add Lu Ban Wooden Magpie and show his great power in Southwest War, will there be a chance to get the position of Minister of the Ministry of Works?"
Different from other dharma lineages, Mo Sect now relies closely on the imperial court, which can be regarded as laying a hand for Confucianism.
Yuan Feng is also an old fox. Seeing that Li Yan has clearly seen the doorway, he took a sip of tea without changing his expression, shook his head and sighed, "It's difficult, the wave clouds above Imperial Court are treacherous now."
"Open Sea Faction and Native Faction are fighting to the death. We don't dare to offend anyone. We can only continue to make meritorious deeds to please the Emperor."
"Elder Yuan is joking."
Li Yan smiled slightly, "I can give this to you Mo Sect, just to make a friend in the future."
Yuan Feng was stunned for a moment and became alert, "What do you want?"
He was right about one thing. Mo Sect's status is now rising, and he also controls the forging of New Style Firearm. Although he clings to the emperor's lap, he is still being stared at by many pairs of eyes.
Because of this, we must continue to perform meritorious service to protect ourselves, and at the same time we must not get involved in any Imperial Court battles, let alone take sides, to avoid being tabooed by the emperor.
This is how Mo Sect survives today.
Li Yan Although he is just a charlatan, there is no guarantee who is standing behind him.
"Elder Yuan Don't misunderstand."
Li Yan directly took off his gun from his waist, put it on the table, and said in a deep voice, "To be honest, we are all charlatans. Although we spent a lot of money to make this thing, gunpowder is probably becoming more and more difficult to obtain. I would like to ask Elder Yuan to make it easier sometimes."
To refine New-Style Gunpowder, "Coal Essence" and "Red Niter" are required.
They got some "Coal Essence" last time, and later entrusted someone to buy "Red Niter". They finally allocated some, but if they encounter a few battles, they will be exhausted.
These two kinds of Heavenly Spiritual Treasure are now monopolized by the imperial court. It is extremely difficult to obtain them, and they will be controlled by others sooner or later.
The same is true for other people or forces.
Apart from anything else, if Commandery Commandant Office wanted to use gunpowder as a bargaining chip to let them take on some dangerous jobs, would they be stupid enough to do it?
Being able to use this worthless Lu Ban wooden magpie in exchange for a stable source of gunpowder is enough to repay the investment.
"Oh, that's it..."
After hearing this, Yuan Feng breathed a sigh of relief and stroked his beard and said, "Young Hero Li really thinks far ahead. Nowadays, most of the mineral veins in various places have been owned by the imperial court. Private individuals are not allowed to excavate 'Coal Essence' and 'Red Niter' at will. I travel to various places just to verify this matter."
"But the imperial court also has rules. I, Mo Sect, am only responsible for statistics and production. I have no right to allocate. There are many people watching, so you can't mess around, otherwise you will be made a fuss about."
Seeing Li Yan's eyes full of disappointment, Yuan Feng immediately smiled and said, "But there is nothing that can be done about this matter. There can be another way."
Li Yan quickly asked, "What method?"
Yuan Feng took a long sip of tea and said, "The imperial court is going to establish a new academy recently..."
Li Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, "Qiankun Academy?"
Happy National Day and wish the country a prosperous future!
Three updates today, the second update will be posted at noon, and the third update will be posted in the afternoon.