Wow!
Copper coins scattered like raindrops.
In the blink of an eye, he was taken away again with Qi Xue.
The people around were jealous and even quarreled and fought over it. Some people saw that the eunuchs were still throwing away money, so they hurried home to call for help.
Four hands can always hold more than two.
This "God of Joy Coin" certainly does not belong to currency.
The demise of Former Dynasty Da Xing was certainly due to the depravity of the upper class and lack of ambition to make progress, but the excessive issuance of currency was also a major reason.
At that time, wealthy gentry and officials from all over the country minted copper coins privately and shared some of the benefits. Even the emperor turned a blind eye. As a result, prices soared and people were struggling to make ends meet.
"Wan Guanyi Yibing" has been written in the history books.
Therefore, since the founding of the Daxuan Dynasty, the right to mint coins has been taken back. Anyone who dares to mint money privately among the people, the Yijiu tribe, and informers can be exempted from crime. Even the vassal king who violates this law will be punished with death.
So this "God of Joy Coin" costs money.
Although it cannot be circulated, it is also a fine wrought copper forging, whether it is a holiday gift, an evil spirit protection, or even a collection.
No matter how bad it is, if you sell it and exchange it for copper, it will be worth several pence.
There is also a custom in Sichuan that on the first day of the first lunar month, children pay their respects to their elders and receive "Hanging Coins", which is to use red strings of copper coins to press away evil spirits.
This "God of Joy Coin" came at the right time.
Among the lively crowd, beggars are naturally inevitable.
A few beggars with frostbitten faces snatched a lot from the crowd, and when no one noticed, they sneaked into the dark alley.
After passing through a few streets, a dilapidated large house suddenly appeared in front of us. The surrounding area was desolate. Behind the ruins, a bonfire was blazing, and a pot of sticky rice milk was cooking.
Beggars, big and small, stood tremblingly beside them, their eyes glowing green, and they swallowed hard.
At first glance, it is West Traveling Beggar Gang from Chengdu Prefecture.
Sitting on the steps was a man named Old Beggar, wrapped in layers of rags and old cotton-padded jackets that were shiny and shiny, like armor.
His white hair was messy, covering his thin face.
It is Chengdu Beggar Head Lu Sanshui.
"Water Master."
Several beggars handed over the copper coins as if they were offering treasures, and said with a runny nose, "It's really good for you to let us keep an eye on the King of Shu team. No, the money is starting to be thrown away, so we need more people to grab it!"
The beggar ignored him, stretched out his withered black fingers, picked up a piece of money, and looked at it carefully.
But I saw that "God of Joy Coin" is round on the outside and square on the inside. It is hollowed out and cast. The main picture has a relief of the God of Joy riding a crane, and the regular script inscription "Heavenly Official Blessing".
Picking up the coin and facing it to the sun, it turned out to be faintly golden.
"Good guy!"
"Is this King of Shu spending money to add money?"
Beggars were shouting and yelling all around.
For a moment, the beggars were all red-eyed, and regardless of the hunger in their stomachs, they all got up and went out to rob.
"Why are you so anxious!"
Old Beggar With a low shout, everyone stopped.
Lu Sanshui has been in charge of Chengdu West Traveling Beggar Gang for many years, letting go of small things but focusing on big ones, paying equal attention to kindness and power, and no one dares to disobey.
"Water Master, is there something wrong with this thing?"
An old beggar bent down and asked.
"I can't see it."
Old Beggar took the money and looked left and right, made a hand at the same time, put it under his nose and smelled it carefully, frowned and said, "The casting of this money is far more beautiful than usual. It is definitely made by a skilled craftsman, and it took a lot of time and effort."
"Although I can't see it, I know something..."
"A wealthy and powerful person would never be so generous!"
"Send the order, don't pick up any of that money!"
"Also, give this money to Qingfeng Restaurant Fatty Wu..."
"Yes, Water Master."
Old Beggar gave the order, and when there was a strong Evil Beggars, he packed up all the money in rags and hurried out.
On the first day of the first lunar month, people traveling all gathered at King of Shu, so the streets and alleys were very empty.
This disheveled Evil Beggars, carrying a rag bag, walked all the way to the old street in the east of the city. When he looked up, he saw the signboard of Qingfeng Restaurant.
It is Divine Land custom that businesses only open their doors after Breaking Five, so the doors were closed tightly and firecracker debris was scattered all over the floor.
Boom, boom, boom!
This Evil Beggars knocked on the door directly, muttered a few words into the crack of the door, and stuffed the things in.
The boy inside was handed over to the fat shopkeeper, who ran to a nearby alley and handed him over to a simple-looking man...
After going around and around, I came to Yu King Temple.
This is how Faceless Young Master survives.
If any line is detected, there is a chance to cut it off.
Yu King Temple Hall, the atmosphere is very dignified.
Some people have been sent out to ambush on the way to Marquis Wu Shrine, not seeking to kill the enemy, but just to cause nuisance.
The remaining masters discussed how to attack the Prince mansion.
"Is this 'God of Joy Coin'?"
Faceless Young Master has received the news, but we have just seen the real thing.
He was very cautious and asked people to pile the money on the table. He held a flower with his chopsticks and gently picked up one and looked at it carefully.
Others also gathered around and used their magic to investigate.
"I'm sorry that I can't see clearly because of my blindness."
"There shouldn't be any trouble."
"It's a joke, look at how sophisticated the money is. Mount Tai Vault Coins is nothing more than that. If there is no problem, why waste all this effort?"
Li Yan also knows the secrets and investigate carefully.
Again, he didn't smell anything strange.
Speaking of which, there is no problem.
But not everything you spend money has the chance to become a magic weapon. After it is successfully forged, you must spend several years in famous mountains and rivers, Blessed Grotto-Heavens, and popular Daoist temples Attendant before you can channel spirits.
And this thing looks very new at first glance...
Cluck! Cluck!
At this moment, there was a strange sound in his ears.
Li Yan frowned slightly and looked around. Everyone else's faces showed no signs of color, and they obviously didn't hear the sound.
He was thoughtful and listened closely.
Sure enough, it was coming from the pile of money. It was empty and cold, like someone was flicking their tongue, or like bones were twisting...
"There's something wrong with this thing!"
Li Yan looked solemn and spoke without hesitation, "I don't know what it is, but I used some special method to hide it."
After everyone heard this, they looked at each other.
Although Li Yan has a distinguished reputation, there are many Daoism veterans present, and Faceless Young Master has many tricks, but no one can see anything fishy.
And this statement is too far-fetched...
"There must be something wrong!"
Faceless Young Master took over the conversation and nodded. "Young Hero Li is certainly right, but we have other important matters. No matter what King of Shu's plans are, as long as we seize the military power today, we can directly general!"
"Don't worry, keep these things for now. I also know a few masters of weapon refining. After today's business, I can ask them to check it out."
Li Yan nodded slightly and did not dwell on the matter anymore.
Everyone continued to discuss, and news continued to come.
"King of Shu honor guard, passed Jade Belt Bridge..."
"Mule and Horse Market reported back, the guard of honor has passed, brother Cao Gang was discovered by 'Yinshan Harrier', shot him with a bow..."
Click!
Cao Gang Elder's face was full of anger, and he smashed the chair with a slap. Everyone comforted him a few words, and all looked solemn.
Li Yan and Sha LiFei looked at each other and shook their heads slightly.
"Yinshan Harrier" is not a wild beast, but the most powerful archer in western Sichuan. He usually wears a white linen snow cloak, his arrow clusters are dipped in "Bone Rotting Paste", and his bow string is specially made of demon sinew, making no sound when drawn full.
Before New Style Firearm appeared, he was the most feared evil killer on Xuanmen Road in western Sichuan.
It seems that King of Shu has recruited quite a few warlocks.
"Passed Manjushri Temple..."
"Passed Four Horse Bridge..."
"Anfu Temple monk opens the door to greet..."
The feedback was urgent, but no one was in any hurry.
Marquis Wu Shrine is outside Chengdu Prefecture. When King of Shu leaves with these elites, it will be their best chance...
Anfu Temple Outside, the eunuchs are still throwing away money.
Compared to before, the speed was a bit slower, but the people who heard the news were already coming from all directions.
The children scrambled to pick it up, and the old man beamed with joy.
It was snowy, but the scene was extremely enthusiastic.
The monks of Anfu Temple had already opened the door to welcome him.
"Seen King of Shu His Highness."
The old monks all bowed their heads.
Not all Daoist monks are Xuan Gate People.
This Anfu Temple was built in Later Shu. It is not a famous temple. Because Meng Chang built Black Pagoda that year, Song Era is remembered as a lighthouse on New Year's Day by the people, and it is called "Jincheng West View".
And this custom has been passed down to this day.
The incense in the temple is not very prosperous, and most of the monks are lay monks. They don't learn Kung Fu, don't know magic, and they don't dare to offend the palace.
The gorgeous brocade curtain slowly opened.
A man came down from the sedan, wearing a bright yellow python robe, a crown on his head, and a jade sword hanging from his waist. He had gray hair and a withered face.
It is "King of Shu" Xiao Qipan, the younger brother of the current emperor.
Although he is old, he has sinister eyes, two sweeping white eyebrows, and droopy corners of his mouth, which makes him quite majestic.
"No gift."
King of Shu Without even looking at these old monks, he climbed up the snow-hardened steps and walked toward the distance Black Pagoda.
In preparation for King of Shu, everything along the route has been cleared.
With the remaining snow on the branches, King of Shu quickly entered Black Pagoda and reached the top floor.
The servants of the royal palace lit up the Qiongzhou Everlasting Lamp, which reflected the light inside the tower. The copper bells on the eaves outside were covered with ice crystals, and they cracked like cracking silk when the wind blew.
King of Shu Xiao Qipan Climb high and look to the west.
The sky is clear today, and the people outside Anfu Temple who were grabbing money saw the bright yellow on Black Pagoda and immediately shouted "Thousand Years Old".
King of Shu is already famous in Shu, and even many people only know about King of Shu and don't know about the imperial court.
I got money again today, so naturally I feel happy.
Hearing the voice below, King of Shu's eyes suddenly changed. He was not as domineering as before, but rather indifferent, and said in a low voice:
"It's beautiful and respectable, but it's a real name in Chengdu... it's a pity..."
After saying that, he turned around and walked down the tower, leaving Anfu Temple.
The huge ceremonial guard team, with more and more people gathering together, headed towards the south gate of Chengdu Prefecture, throwing money all the way, and making a lot of noise. It really looked like a happy god traveling.
Of course, there is no shortage of prying eyes in the dark.
The team passed Mule and Horse Market. The faint old storyteller was playing with the sober wood and drinking the turbid wine on the second floor of the carriage and horse shop...
At the door of the drug store, the apprentice pretended to sweep the snow and wait...
Chengdu Prefecture Three Religions and Nine Schools, no matter what business you are engaged in, you usually have to have a cover on the surface, walking in black and white, talking about loyalty in the world, and never obeying the control of the court.
They were just observing trends, which they did a lot of on a daily basis.
In the sight of these people, King of Shu's honor guard passed through the Chengdu Prefecture South City gate...
"King of Shu is out of town!"
In Prince Yu's Mansion, everyone stood up suddenly.
"Come with me!"
Faceless Young Master Without saying anything, he went to the woodshed in the backyard, lifted up the floating soil from the haystack, and revealed a secret door.
After opening it, he led everyone inside.
Li Yan is also on the team.
Wang Dao Xuan is not suitable for close combat. Wu Ba is too big and difficult to drill into tunnels. To prevent accidents, I kept them in Yu King Temple.
This secret passage is exposed for the first time by Faceless Young Master.
Li Yan had a hunch that this secret passage was probably connected to Shu King Residence, so he kept silent and carefully wrote down the route.
In the darkness, the light of the fire flickered and the sound of footsteps continued.
The air in the secret passage is already dirty, and with so many people there, the atmosphere becomes even more depressing.
After walking for a long time, Faceless Young Master suddenly stopped.
He looked around and said in a deep voice, "There is an inn outside, not far from Prince's house. I made a move and told them to close the door long ago and leave Chengdu Prefecture."
"Even so, it's best to be careful. Can any fellow Daoist help me investigate?"
"Come on, old man..."
An old voice sounded.
A blind old man walked out with the help of his disciples.
The old man was leaning on crutches and was trembling, which was a lot of hindrances along the way, but no one complained.
The reason is simple, this is the real Yuan Guang Taoist from Gold Gate.
The disciple next to him is tall and tall, but has a round face and a little baby fat. He also wears braids and blush, and looks very festive.
Hearing the old man's words, the disciple smiled naively, immediately sat cross-legged on the ground, took out a handful of white powder from his arms, and swallowed it in large gulps, making his face turn white.
Li Yan narrowed his eyes slightly and took a few steps back.
He had seen Yuan Guang Taoist cast spells, and usually Spirit Medium was indispensable. The powder was mixed with poisonous mushrooms, and he didn't want to smell too much.
Sure enough, after eating the white fungus powder, Spirit Medium immediately became distorted in mouth and eyes, and his nose and saliva flowed downwards.
The blind old man chanted a mantra and put his hand on Spirit Medium's eyes, and black smoke suddenly rose up.
"Did you see that?"
"Look... I saw it."
"First Prince is available?"
"I don't know my disciple, but there is a man in yellow robe sitting in the hall. Everyone in the mansion is bowing down and giving out money..."
"Is there an ambush inside?"
"No one, only a few guards..."
After some questioning, the old man raised his hand.
Spirit Medium had already turned pale, rolled his eyes, and fainted.
"Thank you, Senior Wu."
Faceless Young Master smiled and handed over his hand, and others also smiled.
All detection techniques in the world have their own pros and cons, but in terms of secrecy, only Yuan Guang Technique can be sure that there is no ambush.
"Let's go!"
Faceless Young Master Without hesitation, he jumped up and pushed open the secret door above, followed closely by the others.
After coming out, it turned out to be an inn wine cellar, with the doors and windows closed and no one around.
Faceless Young Master Deng Deng Deng came to the second floor, opened the window a crack, and looked outside.
Others followed suit.
In the distance, it is First Prince Residence.
Compared with Fifth Prince Xiao Jinghong, First Prince acts more openly.
Although the court had a ritual system, he directly bought the houses of left and right people, and after connecting them, it formed a large house.
At this moment, smoke was rising from the kitchens in the mansion, and they were obviously busy preparing for the noon banquet. The guard at the door was also yawning, probably because he had not slept well during the New Year's Eve.
Faceless Young Master's facial features began to distort.
"Everyone, take action as planned!"
After giving the order, Elder Cao Gang took the lead.
He took off the Dharma flag behind him and placed it on the square table as a temporary Dharma stall. He murmured some words, picked up the wine brought by his apprentice, and kept spraying wine mist on the Dharma vessel.
White fog soon began to appear on the street outside.
As soon as the white fog started to rise, Tang Jiuniang, the leader of the Swallow Sect, pushed open the window and threw his hands.
Whoosh whoosh!
A series of shuttles holding ropes shot directly towards the Prince mansion.
Faceless Young Master took the lead, and a dozen figures jumped up, stepped on the rope behind the shuttle, and quietly slid into Prince's house.
These methods should be used with caution in the city on weekdays.
But since King of Shu banned City God Temple.
Today's Chengdu Prefecture has no taboos...