Shen Tang resisted the urge to feel his scalp tingling.
She asked tentatively: "I am not very familiar with this period of history. Could it be that the ruler who founded the Wu Kingdom was the ancestor of Gongxi Chou? The royal family crest of the Wu Kingdom is the crest of the Gongxi clan?"
According to the general routine, this should be the case.
But Gu Chi obviously doesn't like to follow the routine.
"The royal family of Wu State was passed down for only one generation. The king's surname was Ji Sun. No one knew his origin, family, background, or origin. It was as if he appeared out of thin air. According to historical records, he was a convict laborer who built the royal mausoleum. He was dissatisfied with the supervisor's killing of innocent people, so he gathered people to revolt and marched forward triumphantly. He killed gods and Buddhas who stood in his way and swept across the entire northwest..."
In just eight years, he had taken over the entire northwest, southwest, and more than half of the northeast, and was only one step away from unifying the continent. The remaining small countries trembled under the might of the great devil, and those with negative emotions were ready to lie down. Who would have thought that such a big country would collapse overnight.
At this point, the country was torn apart and the world fell into war again.
Shen Tang caught something: "Ji Sun? This double surname has a history. The ruler of the Wu State with the double surname Ji Sun should have a good family background. Speaking of which, Gongxi seems to be a branch of Ji Sun. Could it be that the two are really related?"
In earlier times, not everyone had a surname.
A surname is the name of the ancestor from whom one comes.
The surname is used to distinguish the descendants.
Common people have no surnames or clan names, only a name.
This Ji Sun's background must not be simple.
Gu Chi said: "Chi also has this suspicion."
I had never thought that the two would be related, but the Gongxi clan actually had clues about the Wu Kingdom's Gu disaster, and because of this, they were coveted and exterminated. It is impossible that the two are unrelated. The Gongxi clan has been in seclusion for more than 200 years, but the Wu Kingdom was a hundred years ago.
Gu Chi couldn't help but speculate that this Ji Sun might be a member of the Gongxi clan who escaped and couldn't show off in public for some reason, so he changed his surname to Ji Sun. The evidence for this speculation is the family crest of the Wu Kingdom, which is a male and female snake.
The clan emblem on Gongxi Chou's body is a single female snake, which is not surprising considering that the Gongxi clan follows the matriarchal order.
A coincidence may be a coincidence.
Twice or even three times
That's not just a coincidence.
That is to say—
The root cause of the Gongxi clan's extinction had already been laid.
Even if it wasn't Geng or Xin, the exposure of the Gongxi clan's relationship with the former Wu Kingdom would still lead to fatal disaster.
Shen Tang sighed: "The man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure."
It can also be seen from the enthusiastic, cheerful and simple Gong Xichou that the Gongxi clan does not have much ambition, otherwise they would not have lived in seclusion for more than two hundred years... Alas, human hearts are terrifying.
Gu·Forced to listen to his inner voice·Chi: "…"
For a moment, he wondered if his master was joking. He did not deny that the Gongxi clan was not ambitious, but he was curious - how did his master know that Gongxi Qiu was enthusiastic, cheerful and simple? From his weird aesthetic sense of music
The carriage moved slowly and swayed leisurely.
"Oh, forget about that for now." Shen Tang still had a lot of troubles to deal with. The most troublesome thing was the import of medicinal materials. Thinking back to the bargaining scene just now, she felt pain in her balls. "We only have one acre and three mu of land, and our family is not rich. Zhang Yongqing is so cruel that he wants to take advantage of us as soon as he opens his mouth..."
Zhang He’s offer is not unaffordable.
It's just that it hurts a bit
After living in poverty for more than half a year, Shen Tang has become accustomed to breaking a penny into four petals_(:з)∠?)_ Zhang He's offer is equivalent to multiplying it by four for her: "Wang Chao, when do you think we can achieve financial freedom?"
Gu Chi: "My Lord, why don't you have another daydream?"
He smiled and teased Shen Tang.
Shen Tang wanted to grab something and hit him.
Damn, these literati are getting worse and worse!
Gu Chi: "It's not that there is no way."
Shen Tang immediately pricked up his ears: "Hurry up and tell me!"
Gu Chi said, "Didn't Wu Zhaode sell wine to Yiru before? His business is doing well. We might as well use the wine to exchange for medicinal materials from Zhang Yongqing. We don't have to use silver."
Simply put, it is barter.
He Yin had no money, but he had water mixed with wine!
It all depends on whether Zhang He buys it or not! Since both of them are profiteers, why not see who is more profiteer! Shen Tang's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Okay, okay, I can accept this."
That evening, Zhang He received a reply from Shen Tang.
He frowned when he saw the transaction method in the letter.
He meditated for a long time in front of the candlelight.
It took so long that even the staff didn't notice it for a while.
The aide asked, "Why are you worried, my lord?"
Zhang He pushed the letter in front of his staff.
"The envoy from He Yin wanted to exchange spirit wine for medicinal herbs, and the amount of medicinal herbs required was not small. He went out with a gloomy face in the daytime and was dissatisfied with the price, so why did he agree at night? There must be a trick here. I don't know whether I should refuse, and how to refuse."
The staff carefully read the flamboyant letter.
"Spiritual wine? Is it the spiritual wine that everyone is fighting for right now?"
Zhang He nodded: "I have also drunk the so-called spiritual wine, and it does have some miraculous effects, but your country is not well-fed, and luxury items like wine... Such evil trends should not be encouraged."
He once served as the chief physician in the medical department of the court of King Xin.
I know too well how the powerful and wealthy eat, drink and have fun.
The common people were so hungry that they had to chew on tree bark and eat mud, but this did not affect those people from wasting food and making wine just to satisfy their appetites.
Zhang He strictly managed the liquor sales under his jurisdiction.
All folk wine-making tools will be confiscated.
Wine can only be brewed by official or officially permitted institutions. Common people who brew wine privately will be punished. As for the entry of wine into the market outside of the city, it must also be strictly controlled.
However, Zhang He's fame among the common people has reached its peak, which does not mean that the families that have been passed down for many years in Yiru will also buy into it. In fact, they don't get along with Zhang He very well. They have their own channels to do small things secretly, and as long as they are not excessive, Zhang He can only turn a blind eye when he knows about it.
The staff member said: "There are indeed doubts..."
He added: "But you can't refuse."
Zhang He was puzzled: "Why?"
"My Lord, what use does this spirit wine have?"
"Useless." Zhang He shook his head.
"My lord doesn't need it, but there are plenty of people who do."
Zhang He followed his advice and vaguely understood something.
"You mean..."
The staff smiled meaningfully and said, "My lord, you have heard about the private business of each family in Yiru. Why not take this opportunity to repair the relationship? You can act as a matchmaker. He Yin will provide the spiritual wine, and each family in Yiru will provide the medicinal materials. Everyone can get what they need."
Zhang He was surprised.
He knew that his aide was at odds with several families in Yiru. To what extent were they at odds
If it's really a good thing, those families won't get a turn even if it's the dog! If a head of a family is kidnapped and the kidnapper demands a ransom, the staff can donate a bundle of firewood as a friendly gesture.
So, this is actually still a pit
How many families will be given a chance to repair their branches by taking advantage of the Ha Yin incident
Zhang He thought for a long time before making the final decision.
"Okay, let's do this for now."
Although Heyin is a remote and poor place, he has also heard about the methods used by Shen Tang after he took over Heyin, and he admires this young county magistrate very much. It is not yet a big deal, and it is hard to say what the future holds.
It is always better to make friends than to make enemies.
After deciding this, Zhang He thought of another problem, his eyes flickered coldly: "Go back and investigate Shangnan Guren. Among his sworn brothers, there is a man named Shao Chong."
The staff had vaguely heard of Shao Chong's name.
"What's so special about this person?"
"A major concern for the future."
Zhang He feels guilty towards Shao Chong.
If he had not been ordered to study the poisonous insects, perhaps there would not have been the common people conducting experiments, and the legacy of the Xin State would have been spread everywhere for fun.
But guilt aside, the threat still needs to be eliminated.
If you don't bully others when they are still weak, do you have to wait until they grow up to be mature before you attack them head-on
"Quietly, kill him."
The aide responded calmly.
Zhang He added: "If you fail, withdraw."
He didn't want to expose himself too much now.
His identity as a doctor and his good reputation were all protective colors that he used to confuse his enemies. Zhang He was a very ambitious man, with plenty of patience to lie dormant, and he was also waiting for an opportunity.
The staff member thought for a moment: "What about Gong Xichou?"
"He is a 15th-rank official, so we can't do it." Zhang He looked at the flame of the lit oil lamp and sneered, "Besides, why should we do it? Keeping such a vengeful person with a heart full of hatred, isn't it just a good way to contain the Geng country?"
Gongxi Chou will rebel sooner or later.
The timing Zhang He needs, the muddier the water, the better.
A peaceful life is not what he pursues.
Before that, he needs to lie dormant for a longer time.
It was not until the middle of the night that Gong Xichou returned to his lodgings under the moonlight. As soon as he entered the lobby, he saw a familiar face.
"Mama is waiting for me."
He used a firm tone.
Shen Tang said: "Well, the practice banquet."
Gong Xichou strode forward and asked: "Who are you doing this for?"
Shen Tang pointed at himself: "Me."
She received a reply from Zhang He not long ago.
The purpose of this trip was fully achieved.
Of course I can't stay for long. I have to finish this business contract during the day and set off back in the evening.
She also didn't know when Gong Xichou would leave.
After much thought, I asked the store to prepare a table of wine and food.
Gong Xichou drank wine and she ate vegetables.
After this farewell, I don’t know when we will meet again.
Maybe we'll meet again on the battlefield.
Curiosity kills the cat. Shen Tang couldn't help but feel the torment of curiosity in his heart, so he asked straight, "How's your search for the whereabouts of the holy object?"
Gong Xichou drank the wine in one gulp.
He shook his head: "We still don't know the whereabouts of those tomb robbers."
In the current chaos and war, it is really hard to find a few small people who will be beaten to death if caught.
I don’t know whether they lost the holy object or passed it on to other people.
"Don't be discouraged, the holy object will be found eventually. But - I have to ask a question that may be a bit presumptuous." Shen Tang hesitated for a few breaths before asking, "What is so special about that holy object that it is worth your risking your life to find it like a needle in a haystack?"
Gongxi Chou is the only one left in the Gongxi clan now. The most important thing right now is to revitalize the family population, right
What will happen if there is no one in the family
You are not a child anymore, so you should try to have a baby while you are in good health.
"Ahem, if it's offensive, just pretend I didn't ask."
Gong Xichou didn't feel offended.
I also don’t think Shen Tang is coveting the clan’s secrets.
because-
"Nothing special."
Shen Tang exclaimed, his head full of question marks.
Gongxi Qiu took a sip of wine and said, "I also found out from the clan records that the Gongxi clan had committed a serious crime and met a benefactor on the way to exile. This benefactor saved our ancestor and took him to find the clan's future home."
"And then?" Shen Tang listened with great interest.
Gong Xichou recalled the records in the clan: "Then one day, the benefactor calculated that a jinx would land in a certain place, so he went on a long journey. When he came back, he brought back the holy object, that is, the coffin, and entrusted the ancestor to take care of it..."
He paused.
"After that, the benefactor passed away and disappeared. Before his death, he told our ancestors to burn his body. Cremation has become a funeral custom passed down from generation to generation in our tribe. When our ancestors were sorting out the benefactor's belongings, they found a handwritten letter from the benefactor."
"What did the letter say?"
"My benefactor said he would come back to take the holy relic in his custody, but now I am the only one left in the tribe, and the holy relic has been lost..."
Shen Tang: "... Do you believe that your benefactor will come back?"
He has been dead for about two hundred years.
The Gongxi clan is too honest, right
Gong Xichou said, "Yes!"
Shen Tang said in a gloomy tone: "You have to believe in science."
"Who is Science?" Gong Xichou didn't care much and continued to share gossip, "According to the records of the tribe, the benefactor is a god who flew down from the sky! You have to know that there were neither thief stars nor word spirits at that time. How could he be an ordinary person with such inhuman power?"
"The benefactor not only saved our ancestors."
"It also teaches our ancestors the skills to make a living."
"The witchcraft was taught by my benefactor."
but-
Gongxi Chou said depressedly: "If that traitor hadn't stolen the Gu Book and established a useless Wu Kingdom, the Gongxi clan wouldn't have ended up like this..."
Shen Tang was shocked: "Is the King of Wu Kingdom really from your clan?"
Gong Xichou emphasized: "No, he was expelled from the clan."
The Ji Sun was actually another son of the clan leader of that generation. He was spoiled since childhood. He was dissatisfied with his weak and incompetent brother inheriting the position of clan leader, and was also resentful of being trapped in the clan land all his life. He wanted to go out and see the wider world, so he became malicious and stole the Gu book and burned the clan's secret collection.
The Gongxi clan's inheritance is incomplete.
Before this, every tribe member was born with a Gu, which complemented the person, and could achieve twice the result with half the effort, whether in cultivation or other things. If they prayed devoutly to the gods they worshipped morning and night, they might even be favored by the gods...
Therefore, the Gongxi clan lived in seclusion.
But at that time, I could really fight.
As a result, such a traitor appeared.
In order to obtain the most powerful military force in the shortest time, they extended their claws to ordinary people, causing a tragedy that will be infamous for eternity.
The Gongxi clan has never recovered since then.
Be careful and hold your tail tightly.
I didn't expect that after just a few decades of peace, trouble would come again.
Gong Xichou’s current concern, apart from avenging his people, is to retrieve the sacred object and wait for his benefactor’s reincarnation.
Shen Tang: “…”
She really wanted to persuade her friends to believe in science.
There is no reincarnation in this world...
Hey, wait!
Shen Tang noticed a problem.
"Your clan's sacred object has existed for more than two hundred years?"
"yes."
"Did you open the coffin and put anything in it?"
For example, secondary use, stuffing a fresh corpse
Gong Xichou seemed a little drunk.
"How is this possible? It has been buried all this time..."
Shen Tang was speechless and stunned when he heard this.
"After being buried for over two hundred years, how can the body still be fresh?"
Gong Xichou said in a nonchalant manner, "Since it is a sacred object and the benefactor is a deity, there must be a way to preserve the body. What's so strange about this? Not to mention two hundred years, two thousand years is normal."
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