Chapter 52 Chapter 52

At that moment, Wei Zhuang's mind went blank, and he didn't know whether he should be excited, excited or sighed.For so many years, he has been on the road of scientific research to seek fame and fame, and he has been disappointed time and time again, which makes him disheartened.After so many years, I actually got a Jinshi.However, at that moment, he seemed to have only calm in his heart, without the excitement of so many dreams.Already at such an age, how many opportunities are left for him to make great achievements and make great achievements?What's more, in the face of such a fragmented country, the emperor and the prime minister are still in danger, how much can he do?

"Sir...this is a good thing...you should be happy..." Ruyin said. "Yeah, I should be happy!" Wei Zhuang turned to look at Ruyin, and suddenly remembered something, "Your uncle and Master Guanxiu should have arrived in Chengdu..." After half a year of stop-and-go and arduous trek through mountains and rivers, Guanxiu and his party finally came to Chengdu, the capital of the Land of Abundance. After soaking in the prosperity of the south of the Yangtze River, what appeared before their eyes was another scene of prosperity.The busy wharf, the streets and alleys of Qingning, the bustling market, and the poems that make people infinitely reverie.There are many wine shops here, which will remind people of the romance of the wine industry started by Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru, and taste the good times of talented men and beautiful women.Just like when Li Shangyin was searching alone, he suddenly found out that "good wine is worthy of old age in Chengdu, but Danglong is still Zhuo Wenjun".Fine wine, delicious food, and beauties make up the decoration here.The architecture here is unique and the buildings overlap.Climbing to the pavilions in Chengdu, one can nostalgic for the past, and the other can "dispel my worries as far as the eye can see".Zhangyi Building, Chipian Building, etc. are all famous buildings.Wandering in the market, you can also find countless rare treasures in the Central Plains.

Meng Sanlang stopped in a woodware shop, playing with exquisite and exquisite utensils in his hands.His eyes had already been attracted by a set of beautiful dinner plates.There are four serving plates in this set, all of which are finely crafted, covered with colored lacquer, and painted with four patterns of plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum.If such handicrafts are left to the south of the Yangtze River, they must be priceless goods! Saburo stroked the paint with his hands, and exclaimed: "It's so smooth that it can be used as a mirror!" The shopkeeper greeted him with a smile: "This uncle is a foreigner, have you ever heard of 'paint is like a mirror'? Haha , is talking about this ornament! There are craftsmen making lacquerware all over the streets in Chengdu, but the ones with exquisite wood and high-quality lacquer are my "Caiwentang"!" Said, the shopkeeper happily raised his hand and pointed Pointing to the gold-lettered signboard in the middle of the hall, "This signboard was inscribed by Master Wei Chengwu, the envoy of the Xichuan Festival more than a hundred years ago. You can choose one by one from all the workshops in Chengdu. My family has 49 processes, which is unique. "

Saburo was amazed: "Shopkeeper, how much does this set cost?" "My lord, I see that you are an expert, so I'll give you a real price, twenty coins, how about it?" Saburo thought to himself, twenty mins is really not expensive! "Shopkeeper, I want this set, please put it on for me, I'll pick it up tomorrow!" "okay!" Just as he was talking, Guanxiu walked into the shop: "Benefactor Meng, we should go, we still have business to do!" Sanlang reluctantly left the Caiwentang, sighing all the way: "It is said that Chengdu is full of flowers and brocades. If you stop here for a while, you will be reluctant to leave! The official city of flowers and brocades in the dream before has become more appropriate and harmonious." really."

"Yes, I have traveled all over the three rivers and five mountains these years, and I have never been there. But I have only been in Chengdu for a day, and I am surprised that I have entered the picture scroll! The ancients did not lie to us. Draw a picture. The grass, trees, clouds and mountains are like a beautiful brocade, and Qin Chuan is as good as this place.” At this moment, Guanxiu’s heart was filled with an impulse, he was eager to see who the master who governed the city so prosperously was. What does it look like. In the past few days, Wang Jian is immersed in the joy of seizing Pengzhou's situation.After two years of confrontation and fierce fighting, Pengzhou, which has been besieged for a long time, has become so cruel that the people are killing each other and cannibalizing each other.Wang Zongkan's strategy of accepting contributions from his subordinates convinced the people of Pengzhou.In May of the first year of Qianning (894 A.D.), Zong Kan led his troops to attack the city. Yang Sheng, the general of Pengzhou, saw that the situation was over, and died by cutting his neck.In this way, the war in Xichuan finally subsided.

Just when Wang Jian was full of ambition and preparing for the next battle against Dongchuan, on this day, his subordinates sent a folding fan, which he said was presented by a monk.Wang Jian unfolded the folding fan, but he couldn't read most of the numbers, so he handed it to Zhou Xiang beside him: "This monk said he wanted to see me and gave me a poem as a gift..." Zhou Xiang took the folding fan with both hands, showing his eyes. watch.Seeing the dragon-flying and phoenix-like handwriting on the fan, I couldn't help being surprised, this cursive script is really beautiful!He involuntarily recited slowly:

When he saw the last line that read "Wuzhou Guanxiu Respect", Zhou Xiang couldn't help shouting: "This person is Master Guanxiu, a famous poet monk all over the world!" Wang Jian was thoughtful: "Oh! I've heard of such a monk who wrote poetry." "One bottle and one bowl will grow old, and thousands of rivers and mountains can be obtained." Zhou Xiang carefully studied these two sentences, "Wonderful! Wonderful! It's really a neat battle!" "One bottle and one bowl will grow old, and thousands of rivers and mountains can be obtained." Wang Jian also followed these two sentences, "What a deserving monk, pass him on, I want to see him."

"Brother," Jin Hui suddenly interjected, "I think it's better for you to greet this monk yourself." "The envoy of the Jin army is right." Zhou Xiang carefully closed the folding fan and handed it to Wang Jian. "The lord will calm down Xichuan, mobilize horses and force troops abroad to plan Dongchuan, and recruit talented people inside to appease the people. Master Guanxiu is talented and proficient in Buddhism. In this way You may not be able to invite the person in Chengdu even if you go to invite him! But now he has come all the way from thousands of miles. This is the great blessing of the lord! If he can live in a temple in Chengdu and promote Buddhism, then all the people of insight, literati, capable people in governing the country, and Anbang sages will go to tell the truth and come to the Lord. If the talents prosper, Xichuan will prosper! If Xichuan prospers and prospers , my lord, why worry about the failure of the big event!"

"Okay! Guangyuan, Boya, follow me to welcome Master Guanxiu!" Not far from the gate of the mansion, I saw Guanxiu and a group of seven or eight people, all of whom were covered with dust.It is clear that after arriving in Chengdu, there is no accommodation, so I came to visit myself directly.Feeling grateful, Wang Jian couldn't help stepping forward and clasping his hands together: "I have heard the name of the master for a long time, but I have no chance to meet you. Please trouble the master to come to Xishu from thousands of miles away. What virtue can I, Wang Jian! If I know that the master is coming to visit, I am engaged to lead Zuo Chu to welcome him to Lutou Pass!"

Guanxiu knew that Wang Jian was being polite, but in stark contrast to Qian Liu's arrogant attitude towards him before, he secretly said: It is said that Wang Guangtu treats scholars well, and it is true when I saw him today.No matter, no matter.Let's take Xishu as my old age, and it's not in vain to travel thousands of miles! "Amitabha! Situ has a good way of governing Chengdu. I have heard it for a long time. I have come here from thousands of miles. I only wish to spend my old age here peacefully and promote my Buddha's great law." "Okay! I'll make arrangements now, let the mage preside over the affairs of the East Chan Temple. The mage is so old, it's really hard and exhausting along the way!"

"Fortunately, benefactor Meng's family will take care of him all the way." So, he wanted to introduce Sanlang to Wang Jian. Looking at Wang Jian's familiar face, Saburo standing aside couldn't help the passion in his heart. Time is so fast, it has been almost twenty years in a flash.The man in front of him with a kerchief on his head and gorgeous clothes, who was a brave and loyal man twenty years ago, is now the Jiedu envoy who combines military and political powers of Xichuan. Wang Jian looked at Meng Sanlang in the direction of Guanxiu's finger, and saw that the man was nearly half a century old, and dust from the road was floating on his cheeks.But looking at the man's tear-filled eyes, Wang Jian couldn't help muttering: This man looks familiar!Really familiar!Where did you see it? Saburo rushed forward excitedly and asked, "General Wang, do you still remember me?" Wang Jian looked at it for a while, then shook his head: "I see you very familiar, but I really can't remember." Saburo hastily unbuttoned the shirt on his chest, took out a piece of white cloth with residual warmth from inside, and handed it to Wang Jiandao: "Does the general still remember this thing?" Wang Jian was puzzled, took the white cloth carefully, and unfolded it gently, only to see a piece of coarse cloth wrapped inside.It can be seen that the cloth has been preserved for many years, and it is obviously torn from the clothes, and the traces of the torn are still clearly visible.Wang Jian was still puzzled: This person is so familiar, he escorted Guanxiu here, and he was so excited when he saw me, as if he knew me... Why did he give me this cloth?This piece of cloth also seemed familiar... Jin Hui approached Wang Jian, carefully took the cloth in his hand, and looked Meng Sanlang up and down...Suddenly, he yelled at Wang Jian as if waking up from a dream Said: "Guangtu! This piece of cloth was torn from your prison uniform!" Wang Jian was taken aback, first frowned, and complained in his heart why Jin Hui said the word "prison uniform" so easily, but at this moment, he suddenly understood!Understand everything and remember everything!yes!It's the prison uniform!It was the strip of cloth torn from the prison uniform he wore in Xuzhou Prison, and it was the strip he tore off with his own hands as a gift to the person in front of him.So... the benefactor Meng Guanxiu is talking about in front of him is the jailer Meng Yanhui who rescued himself and Jinhui in Xuzhou Prison back then! "Benevolence! So it's you!" After saying that, Wang Jian fell to his knees in front of Meng Yanhui, bowing his head. Saburo and Meng Yanhui panicked and said, "I'm a grassroots man, how can I bear the general's gift!" Wang Jian was filled with emotion: "Without your benefactor, you rescued me with righteousness back then. Guangyuan and I would have died in prison a long time ago. How could we have the glory and wealth we have today. I would have had a benefactor who would have half the world if I got this Xichuan!" "Everything happens by fate! I saved the two of you because you saved my brother's life. I was a petty official in prison, and I haven't done many good deeds in the past few years, but what I am most proud of is the crucial step. You didn't go wrong!" Wang Jian laughed, joined hands with Yanhui to enter the mansion, and then ordered a banquet for Yanhui's family and Master Guanxiu. After sitting down, Wang Jian asked about the recent situation of the Yanhui brothers over the past ten years. "It's a long story..." Sanlang Yanhui eloquently said, "The general will be rich if he is hit. The Xuzhou prison was catastrophe, because the people killed the harm! I have a low position and cannot save the two generals from prison, but Fortunately, auspicious people have their own celestial features." "After we left, have you been implicated?" "Nothing happened in the first few days. Later, the higher-ups investigated thoroughly. Fortunately, a few friends tipped off the news in advance. I fled with my family overnight, and then went to the foot of Songshan Mountain to hide for a long time. Four years ago, I heard that my brother was traveling all over the country to buy and sell. It grew bigger and bigger, bought a manor in Yuezhong, and took the whole family to look for my brother. Hard work pays off, and two years later! Finally found him." "Hey! It's really not easy for you two brothers to be reunited!" As he spoke, he asked Zhang Jie, who sat down to accompany him, "Do you know who Meng Engong's elder brother is?" "Brother, how do I know this?" "When you were trapped in Niujia's private prison, there was a businessman who was locked up with you. That was Meng Dalang. Later, when Guangyuan, Shitai and I robbed the prison van to rescue you, we also rescued Meng Dalang." "Oh!" Zhang Jie suddenly realized, and then raised his thumb, "Brother, that Meng Dalang is a man! Lao Zhang really admires it!" He said to Meng Yanhui: "Don't think your elder brother is a businessman, the Niu family The whip was on him, but he didn't call Rao! I admire it!" Meng Yanhui took over the conversation again: "My brother has made a lot of money in business, and now that he's getting old, he wants to spend his old age in Jiangnan. But these years, I have never forgotten the life-saving grace of the general and the others! Since the last time I talked with Si After saying goodbye to the general, I have been thinking about you all the time, always wanting to go to Xichuan." Then, he told how he happened to meet Wei Zhuang and Guanxiu in the wine shop, how Guanxiu mentioned at the mansion that he wanted to come to Xichuan, how Meng Yuanwai agreed, and entrusted him. The things are described in detail one by one.Guan Xiu also echoed, and told Wang Jian in detail what he saw and heard along the way.Only then did Wang Jian know that many changes had already taken place in the Central Plains: Zhu Quanzhong not only defeated Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin successively, but also captured Xuzhou, forcing Shi Pu's family to set themselves on fire and die.Li Keyong from the north captured Yunzhou and killed his old enemy, Helianduo, the leader of the Tuyuhun tribe.As time passed, the situation outside the customs gradually became clearer.The wings of Qian Liu in the south of the Yangtze River are gradually full, and sooner or later the Central Plains will be a world where Jin and Bian contend for each other. After Wang Jian heard this, he ordered someone to arrange the accommodation of Master Guanxiu, and said to Meng Yanhui, "Since you have come to Chengdu, you will treat this place as your home. I will find you a place in the downtown area in a few days. You just do some business in Chengdu." Yan Hui was just asking for it, when suddenly he remembered his brother's entrustment, stood up respectfully, walked up to Wang Jian and said, "General, before my brother left, he asked me to bring you something, saying that it was for saving your life back then. Repayment for your kindness. My elder brother said that there is no way to repay the kindness of saving life. He is old and weak, and he cannot cross the mountains and mountains to come to Chengdu, so he asked me to bring this thing to you." Wang Jian thought to himself: This Meng Dalang really deserves to be a man who knows how to repay his kindness!I am also very curious, not knowing what this gift in return for saving my life is.Not long after, Meng Yanhui took out a square brick tightly wrapped in blue silk and satin from the bottom of a box, and held it in front of Wang Jian with both hands carefully and solemnly.How clever Wang Jian was, he immediately understood that this was by no means an ordinary gift, but something extremely precious.He winked at Jin Hui, and Jin Hui knowingly hosted everyone's drinking and talking. Wang Jian led Meng Yanhui to the backyard alone. Wang Jian closed the door carefully, then took the brick-like object from Yan Hui, and placed it gently on the desk.He opened the blue satin silk cloth, and saw that it was wrapped with a green square scarf; he untied the square scarf again, and a piece of light white clothes was exposed, which was also tightly wrapped with the things inside; Wang Jian continued to open the clothes, What came into view was a bright yellow dress——Wang Jian was sensitively aware that this was the color only the emperor could enjoy. Meng Yanhui stood aside and held his breath, his eyes fixed on the things on the table.Although he had heard his brother mention it, he was still taken aback when he actually opened the package. Wang Jiancheng took out the bright yellow clothes folded squarely in fear, and it turned out to be a waistcoat—just as he was picking up the waistcoat, a touch of white made Wang Jian unable to open his eyes—it was jade!Such a warm and pure white jade! God!It turned out to be that piece of jade! ! ! Wang Jian's composure just now could no longer conceal the excitement in his heart at this moment—he realized just how much this gift meant to him.He hurriedly circled from behind the desk to the front, tears could not stop rolling from his eyes.He bowed down respectfully— Meng Yanhui was stunned by Wang Jian's reaction, so he could only kneel down and followed Wang Jian to kowtow to this piece of jade and this yellow jacket. "The emperor... Wang Jian... is guilty..." Wang Jian muttered. Perhaps Meng Yanhui really couldn't guess what this piece of jade meant to Wang Jian. Wang Jian stood up and picked up the exquisite square brick-shaped jade. Sure enough, as he expected, under the jade was the golden coupon bestowed by Emperor Zhan Xian.Wang Jian didn't know a few words, but he had already memorized this sentence: "I have suffered so much, and I am impermanent. I can't protect myself, let alone protect the world. If I win it for my vassal, I hope that Yu Qing will also do it." .” It turned out that this was the waistcoat, precious jade, and gold certificate that Tang Xizong rewarded Wang Jian when he invited him to be the governor of Bizhou in order to commend Wang Jian for saving him alone.During the war, Wang Jian could not protect himself, so he lost these three things that were crucial to him.And Meng Yanfan likes to collect antique calligraphy and paintings, inadvertently, these three things came into his sight.When he was sure that it was really a treasure bestowed by the emperor to his benefactor, he was overjoyed!On a whim, I spent half of my savings accumulated in nearly twenty years of doing business to buy these three treasures.Perhaps, these three items are just some collections bestowed by the emperor in the hands of others, but in Wang Jian's eyes, this is undoubtedly the affirmation of the loyalty of the Tang monarch that he bought back with his life. Seeing things and thinking about people, today, the Tang Dynasty is fragmented, and the former emperor has long since passed away.Back then, the emperor had high hopes for him, but he... Wang Jian burst into tears when he thought of this.He turned around slightly, and saw Yan Hui behind him still kneeling on the ground in fear, with his head bowed.Wang Jian stepped forward to help him up, and said with emotion: "Your brother is really hardworking!" Wang Jian wiped away his tears, and led Yan Hui to the front hall again. The banquet in the front hall was still the same, Wang Jian returned to his seat, suppressed the excitement just now, and continued to exchange glasses with everyone.During the banquet, Wang Jian asked Yanhui how many pairs of children he had.Yanhui replied: "I have two daughters, who are married in Jiangnan, and my youngest son, Sigong, follows me." Wang Jian saw a young man sitting next to Meng Yanhui, who was only seventeen or eighteen years old, with good looks, and asked, "How old is Mr. Ling?" Meng Sigong was not timid either, he got up and saluted: "Go back to Master Situ, eighteen." Wang Jian thought of the relationship between the Meng family and himself over the years, and of the two brothers Meng Yanhui, and he made up his mind: "I have three daughters now, and the youngest is seventeen years old. I'm just trying to find a good family for her. Have you ever wanted to?" Yan Hui hurriedly evaded: "How dare you climb high!" "It can be said that your and my family have a predestined relationship in the previous life, so we can get so close. I think it's better to form a marriage." Yan Hui saw that Wang Jian was really sincere, and thought that if his family established a foothold in Chengdu in the future, it would be a step up to the sky if they got a foothold in this marriage, so he gratefully agreed.