Qiu Yi rolled her eyes and guessed that the stranger in front of her was the one she had entrusted Wen Lingjiao to find, Shi Dajian, a master of tunnel digging in the Tianzun Sect. Seeing that his expression was very kind and sincere, no different from an ordinary farmer's coolie, I felt more trust in my heart, so I put He'er aside and invited Shi Dajian into his house.
Shi Dajian was indeed very honest and honest. He couldn't stand or sit in Qiu Yi's room. His feet couldn't help but subconsciously tremble in place, showing great restraint.
Qiu Yizhi saw it funny, so he asked him to sit down, poured a glass of water himself, and asked, "Are you Master Shi?"
After hearing this, Shi Dajian stood up quickly and said: "I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it. A villain is just a digger and earth mover, how dare he call himself a master?"
Qiu Yizhi spread her palms and asked him to sit down again, and said: "I am a friend of Miss Wen. If you need anything, please ask Master Shi to come over and help me. I will give you a big thank you when the job is done!"
Shi Dajian hurriedly stood up again and said: "The saint sent someone to deliver the message early this morning. If anything happens, just give me your instructions."
Qiu Yizhi asked him to sit down for the third time, and then said: "I'm not busy, I just want to ask Master Shi a question first. Why did a craftsman like you join the Tianzun Sect?"
Shi Dajian stood up and replied: "Alas! This is all the enlightenment of the Heavenly Lord! A few years ago, the little man was still digging coal in Shanshan Road. He worked hard for a year, but the foreman refused to pay him. Little man. He was so angry that he took a few brothers to go to the foreman to ask for an explanation. We were all young people at that time, and they were very angry. Unexpectedly, the foreman started fighting without even saying a word. He was beaten and actually died. I was the leader and was charged with death. When the beheading happened, the saint happened to pass by. Hearing that I was wronged, he simply asked some of his masters to rob the execution ground and rescue me. "Shi Dajian. As he talked, the uneasiness and tension gradually dissipated, and his words became more and more fluent, "The saint has saved the little man's life, and the little man will not be able to repay the favor in his next life, let alone this life, so he entered The Holy Religion only seeks to serve the Holy Lady."
Hearing this, Qiu Yizhi had 100% trust in Shi Dajian, so he asked him to sit down again and asked: "It is said that Master Shi's ability to drill holes in mountains is top-notch, but is it true?"
Shi Dajian also relaxed and stopped standing. He just scratched his head and replied sheepishly: "I was originally a coal digger, so I know a lot about moving mud and sand. Fortunately, I studied in a private school when I was a child. After two years of reading, I also knew a few words. After joining the Holy Cult, I was lucky enough to read a few books from the Western Regions, so I had some experience in digging tunnels. Oh, by the way, in this courtyard. There is a tunnel that was dug by a young man. I wonder if the young master has seen it? "
Qiu Yizhi nodded and smiled: "I've done this a few times. It's really a good craftsmanship. But I don't know how long it takes Master Shi to dig a tunnel."
"That's hard to say. The length, manpower, and soil quality all have to be particular about. Does the young master also want to dig a tunnel in the mansion?" Shi Dajian asked, touching his chin.
"Absolutely." Qiu Yizhi asked, "In this capital city, if Master Shi is given twenty-five strong laborers, how many tunnels can he dig every day?"
Shi Dajian thought for a while and said: "It works day and night. If the strip is dug for only one person to enter and exit, can it be dug fifty steps a day?"
"Then are you sure where we can dig?" Qiu Yizhi asked again.
"Is this..." Shi Dajian pondered, "This is difficult. Sometimes both sides are digging at the same time, and they often can't get together. If I dig with my head covered at the same time, with my ability, it can only be within a radius of about ten steps!"
"Okay! Master Shi is really good at it!" Qiu Yizhi praised and asked, "How long will it take to dig a tunnel from outside Luoyang City?"
After hearing this, Shi Dajian couldn't help but show a troubled look on his face, and said: "The Holy Cult also asked me to dig a tunnel from inside the city to the outside of the city. At that time, I thought it was not difficult, but halfway through digging, I discovered that Luoyang The foundation of the city wall is only two feet deep. If you dig deeper, you will break the water veins... Alas! I am still not good at my craftsmanship, so I am disappointed."
Qiu Yizhi waved his hand and said: "Since even Master Shi can't do it, others must be even more helpless." After saying that, he was about to continue talking with Shi Dajian when he heard a gentle knock on the courtyard door. Shi Dajian said: "I have something to ask you. Master Shi, can you rest in Nuanxiang Pavilion first and be at your disposal at any time?"
Shi Dajian said with an embarrassed face: "One meal in Nuanxiang Pavilion is enough for me to work for a year and a half. The girls there are like gods. How dare you go there to rest?"
Qiu Yizhi saw that he spoke honestly and straightforwardly, so she smiled and took out a few small gold bars as long as a thumb's length from the package, stuffed them into Shi Dajian's hand, and said, "Master Shi, just go and spend these gold bars. If you don't have enough, come back to me."
Shi Dajian didn't expect that the young master, whom he had never met before today, would be so generous. He actually shed tears after taking the gold: "Sir, I have never seen so much money in my life!"
While Qiu Yizhi sent him out of the room, he said, "What does this mean? After the matter is completed, I will give you ten times more!" After that, he opened the courtyard door himself.
At this time, Qiu Yizhi saw clearly that the people knocking on the door were Princess Bohai Yiran and her attendant Yelu, so she hurriedly sent Shi Dajian away, led them into the courtyard, and closed the door tightly.
Yiran had just entered the door, glanced around the courtyard, and said, "Do you know that the prince has been arrested? Yelu and I were looking for you all over the city, but we didn't expect you to be here carefree and send someone so early in the morning. Come and call me. What do you want to do?"
Qiu Yizhi heard a series of words spoken in a rapid-fire manner, and quickly answered: "Of course I know about this. Yesterday I asked someone to meet with my adoptive father. I called you here just to discuss how to rescue my adoptive father. Yes… "
Qiu Yizhi was about to elaborate, but he heard someone walking out of the hut next to him and said, "It turns out that the princess is here. The little girl is being polite!"
Qiu Yi turned around and looked around, but it was the real owner of the courtyard, the saint Wen Lingjiao of the Tianzun Sect.
Wen Lingjiao wore a lake blue silk skirt today and put on light makeup on her face. She slowly walked up to the stunned Yi Ran, with a calm and indifferent smile on her face, and bowed slightly to the Princess of Bohai. .
Yiran finally realized what she was doing. She didn't return the greeting to Wen Lingjiao, but said to Qiu Yizhi: "Why is this cult saint here? What are you two doing here?"
Qiu Yizhi had long known that Yiran would be very surprised when she came here to see Wen Lingjiao, and she might even have some misunderstandings. Just when she was about to explain, Wen Lingjiao smiled and said: "This is a little girl's house. What's wrong with the little girl?" Can't we stay here? As for the young lady and Mr. Qiu... The two of us stayed here together for two or three days, just reciting poems and chatting. The word "activity" in the princess's mouth was very unpleasant. , please take it back!”
Listening to Wen Lingjiao's words, Qiu Yizhi seemed to intend to anger Yiran, but she was also afraid that the outspoken Princess Fanbang would really fall for this provoking trick, so she hurriedly tried to smooth things over and said, "I'm bothering you here, but I haven't thanked you yet." I'll take this opportunity to thank you in advance, Miss Wen." After saying that, he bowed deeply to Wen Lingjiao and said to everyone, "You may have your own masters, or you may have different personalities. In short, it is inevitable that you will have some troubles before. . But you are all my good friends, Qiu Yizhi, and you are all here to save my foster father, Prince Youyan. Therefore, for my sake, please put aside your prejudices for the time being and work together to handle this important matter. "After that, he bowed to everyone again.
Bohai Princess Yiran and Tianzun Sect Saint Wen Lingjiao listened to what Prince Youyan's adopted son Qiu Yizhi said. Their two pairs of pretty eyes looked at each other almost at the same time, then looked away, and finally stopped. Say more.
At this moment, the courtyard door opened again, and everyone looked up. It was Zhao Chengxiao, led by He'er, who also came here.
When Qiu Yizhi saw that all the people he wanted were gathered here, he did not invite anyone into the house. He said under the big locust tree: "This matter is important in the word 'quick'. If it is delayed any longer, it will inevitably happen." Another incident has arisen. Therefore, I can only feel sorry for you and listen to my orders. If you have offended me, please forgive me and apologize in person the next day. "
Seeing that there was no objection from everyone, he gave the order: "Zhao Chengxiao. When Zhou Cijing came to Beijing, he brought a lot of saltpeter for making ice. Go to the Guangyang Guild Hall and say it is my wish to personally use this batch of saltpeter." There must be no mistakes when it is shipped here." As he spoke, he took out a famous letter from his pocket and handed it to Zhao Chengxiao, "This is the famous letter Zhou Cijing gave me. Maybe you can take this with you when you go to work. More convenient.”
Zhao Chengxiao took the name card and was about to turn around and leave, but was stopped by Qiu Yizhi again and said: "You drop by the Nuanxiang Pavilion and ask your brothers to rest in the pavilion. The fireworks girl can use some, but Don’t drink and get into trouble, and don’t go out on the streets without permission. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed immediately!”
Zhao Chengxiao nodded vigorously and went to do his business.
Qiu Yizhi then said to Wen Lingjiao: "Your religion has many followers in Luoyang City. Miss, can you help me buy some charcoal, sulfur and other items? Charcoal is a common item used by every household, and it is not difficult to obtain. Sulfur can be obtained from I bought it in the drugstore, but I bought too much at one time, which will inevitably attract attention. However, the lady must have a way, and I hope it can be done as soon as possible. In addition, I also ask the lady to help me inquire about the few hundred dollars that came with my adoptive father from Beijing. Where are the people being held now and can we contact them?”
Wen Lingjiao heard this and agreed softly. After greeting He'er, she gave a few instructions in her ear. He'er nodded while listening, and when Wen Lingjiao finished speaking, she turned around and left.
Qiu Yizhi watched He'er leave and asked Wen Lingjiao, "Can He'er be trusted? Don't let anyone find out if something goes wrong in your work."
Of course Wen Lingjiao knew who the "who" Qiu Yi was talking about was, so she replied: "It's okay. He'er has been with me since he was three years old. Our relationship is like that of sisters. On weekdays, he only serves me as a stranger." It doesn't matter, and the whole family is in my hands... Please don't worry, sir."
After hearing this, Qiu Yizhi pursed his lips and thought for a while. Knowing that he could only choose to trust He'er now, he was speechless and said to Yiran: "The Bohai delegation brought dozens of fine steel weapons to Beijing this time. The swords are presented as tribute. Princess, please go back to Siyi Pavilion, sort out these swords carefully, and send them here with the confidential people. They will be useful later. Please also ask the Bohai envoy to pack their luggage and be ready to leave at any time. Prepare."
Yiran felt quite unhappy when he heard that Qiu Yizhi meant to force him to leave. However, he also knew that now was not the time to act petty. He gave Qiu Yi a sidelong glance and turned around to leave.
So only Qiu Yizhi, Wen Lingjiao and Yelu were left in the courtyard.
Qiu Yizhi closed his eyes slightly and considered it, and felt that there was indeed no flaw in the plan, so he said to Yelu: "Brother Yelu, I have something to do. Can you please accompany me?"
Yelu smiled heartily and said: "Your Majesty, just give me instructions if you have something to do. Why should you be polite?"
Qiu Yizhi also smiled and said to Wen Lingjiao: "Then I went out to do some business. I am sorry that Miss Wen stayed here." (To be continued)