What Tang Shi planned to consult with the magistrate of Donglin County was nothing else, it was the Yingyang flower in the hilly area outside Donglin County.
Now that the thief has been caught, and the city gate has been lifted, he can just go to see the Yingyang flower. If possible, he can use this to mutual benefit with the magistrate, he can earn money, and the magistrate will also have political achievements.
When Ma Zhi saw Tang, he said he wanted to consult himself, and hurriedly surrendered, "I don't dare to do it. If Young Master Tang needs anything, just let me know."
Tang Shi pointed to the Yingyang flower in Zhao Jin's arms, "I heard that there are such flowers in the mountains outside your city, right?"
Ma Zhi can be regarded as the kind of ambition. Even though his predecessors have worked hard for so many years, Donglin County is still so poor, and he is not willing to be lazy. He served as the county magistrate here for two years, and basically went all over Donglin County, and naturally knew what Tang Shi said.
"That's true," Ma Zhi immediately caught the mystery in Tang Shi's words, "Mr. Tang, is there something wrong with this flower?"
Tang Shi smiled, and did not intend to answer his question now, but said, "If the magistrate is free, can you lead me to have a look?"
Donglin County is poor on the one hand, but at the same time, the magistrate's official duties are much less. Ma Zhi is still quite busy today. Hearing Tang Shi's question, of course there is no reason not to agree, "Of course, Mr. Tang, please follow me. Come."
Although he didn't know the identity of Tang Shi, Zhou Xun and their identities could still be roughly guessed. Several people in Zhou Xun obeyed Zhao Jin, and Zhao Jin "obeyed" to Tang Shi, plus Tang Shi just revealed That hand really shocked him, and he guessed that Tang Shi's identity must be unusual, maybe he was a high-ranking official in the mysterious and unpredictable commander of the guard, he must be careful and polite.
Tang Shi looked at Wei Cong, who had already slowed down, "You are frightened today, do you want Zhou Xun and them to take you back?"
Wei Cong shook his head firmly, "I'm going to have a look, too. The incident just now interrupted my Wen Si, so I'll look for it again."
Anyway, Tang Shi nodded, and the others had no objection, so the group went out of the city and went straight to the mountains outside the city.
The county town to the east is built on a mountain, so soon after they left the city, they saw the mountains not far away, and the foothills of the mountain were full of sunshine flowers, and the golden color became more intense and noble under the sunlight.
"Your Majesty, how long has this flower existed?"
Ma Zhi wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve. He was a civil servant, and his body was incomparable to these military officers.
"They were there when I took office two years ago."
Zhao Xu was amazed and walked over quickly.
Tang Shi looked at this piece of Yingyang flowers and sighed in his heart, "Your Majesty, why didn't you give such auspicious colors to participate in the competition for the oiran?" As we all know, golden yellow is the most noble symbol in Daqi.
Ma Zhi sighed: "There are people who want to use this method to attract the attention of Kyoto, but this flower is too big, its appearance is not gorgeous and beautiful, and its smell is not as charming as other flowers. Even if the color is excellent, it cannot enter. The eyes of nobles, not to mention that there are not a few flowers with this color."
Tang Shi nodded, it seemed that no one knew that the seeds of the sunflower could be eaten.
"Your Majesty, I wonder if these mountains have owners?"
Ma Zhi looked at the barren hills and shook his head, "No, who can see the small hills in our county?"
"What if I said I liked it?" Tang Shi looked at Ma Zhi seriously, "Would the county magistrate sell these hills to me?"
Ma Zhi frowned, "I don't know what Mr. Tang wants to buy?" He didn't quite understand what Tang Shi meant, it was just a few barren hills, why did the other party want to buy it
"Why don't we go back and talk?"
The group returned to the county seat, and Zhao Jin and Xu Chengming followed Tang Shi into the county office. Zhao Jin could naturally leave Tang Shi alone. The reason why Xu Chengming came here was because he was curious about what medicine was being sold in Tang Shi's gourd.
A few barren mountains, what's the use of buying them
After Ma Zhi asked the servant to serve tea, he went straight to the point and asked Tang Shi, "Young Master Tang, I don't quite understand what you want to buy these mountains for."
Tang Shi took a sip of tea and laughed, the mist emanating from the cup made his handsome face even more dusty, "I won't go around with the magistrate, I bought it for these Yingyang. flower."
"Yingyanghua?" Ma Zhi wondered, "You mean these flowers are called Yingyanghua? But I just said that Yingyanghua is not favored by nobles."
Tang Shi showed an unfathomable expression, "I didn't say that I wanted them to enter the eyes of nobles, please forgive me what they are used for, I can't tell you right now, but I can be sure that they are actually Gods. Reward to the treasure of Donglin County, if you sell me these mountains, please believe me, in a few years, you will not have to worry about your political achievements at all."
"Do they really have such a big effect?" Ma Zhi couldn't believe it at all.
Tang Shi nodded and didn't say more to him, "Even if they are useless, you won't lose anything by selling the mountain to me, right? You can also add some treasury silver to the county government, why not do it?"
Of course, Ma Zhi knows this truth. Donglin County has been poor for so many years, and finally someone said that Yingyanghua is their treasure and can lead them to become rich. What else could he not agree to? This is the only chance. Even if it doesn't come true, Donglin County has nothing to lose.
Ma Zhi just hesitated for a while, then nodded in agreement.
After Tang Shi paid the money and Ma Zhi asked him to register it, these mountains belonged to Tang Shi.
After the three of Tang Shi left the county government office, Xu Chengming held back for a long time, and then he found an opportunity to ask Tang Shi: "Can you really make this Yingyang flower the treasure of Donglin County?"
Tang Shi was ambiguous, "Who knows?"
Xu Chengming actually believed most of it in his heart, but judging from his experience, he still couldn't find the value of the sunflower.
Back at the inn, Zhao Jin pulled him into the room, put his arms around his waist and sat down, "What are you thinking about?"
Tang Shi brought a few flowers from the room, "Actually, I don't have much experience, but I have to try everything." He has eaten it, but he has never done it himself, so it may take time for the popularity of the seeds to become popular. day.
"Look at these." He pointed to a large piece of slender seeds in the middle of the petals. "After drying, peel it off and mix it with sand and gravel for hot frying, and then you can eat it."
"That's it?" Zhao Jin raised his eyebrows.
"Hmph, don't underestimate this." However, although Tang Shi was very confident on the surface, he was still a little uncertain. After all, he didn't know whether it would cater to the tastes of the public in this world.
"You have bought these hills now, but you are going to Kyoto again, so what should you do here?" Zhao Jin was not worried that the hills would be neglected, he was afraid that Tang Shi would regret not going to Kyoto.
"Well," Tang Shi looked at him, "I will write a letter, and you will have it handed over to Geng Cailiang. I will clarify some matters with him. How about having him send someone to take care of it?"
As long as Tang Shi doesn't regret going to Kyoto, he can say anything.
"Okay, you don't have to write it yourself, you said I'll write it for you." Zhao Jin said and kissed Tang Shi's hand, "Don't get tired."
Tang Shi has become accustomed to his lack of shame and shame, "Okay, let someone send it back after writing it, and we will leave tomorrow."
After dealing with the relevant matters, the next day, Xu Chengming took the prison car that escorted the thieves and followed Tang Shi and the others to Kyoto.
Wei Cong worked hard at writing last night, wrote several insights, and stayed up for a long time. As a result, he got two dark circles under his eyes.
"Wei Cong, what article did you write last night, can you read it to me?"
Zhao Jin found a horse for Li Shao, and Tang Shi rode the white crane again. He rode the white crane and came to Wei Cong to ask him.
Seeing that Tang Shi was going to have an academic exchange with himself, Wei Cong immediately became refreshed and cleared his throat, "I'll read it to you."
Tang Shizuo listened attentively, his literary talent is indeed extraordinary.
Wei Cong began to express his feelings. Except for Tang Shi, everyone else listened carefully, and Li Shao listened very seriously.
After Wei Cong finished reading, Tang Shi was full of admiration, and because of his excitement, his feelings were indeed full and real, and Xu Chengming nodded in admiration.
Only Zhao Xu was confused, and she had never heard of many of the allusions, so naturally she would not understand.
After six or seven days, they finally arrived in Kyoto.
Kyoto is as grand and solemn as they imagined, and every corner is full of a kind of heavenly majesty.
Xu Chengming said goodbye to them when he entered the city, and returned to Dali Temple with the thieves. Zhao Jin led Tang Shi and the others back to his mansion.
Before returning, he had already sent someone to notify the housekeeper, and packed three rooms for Tang Shi, Li Shao, and Wei Cong to live in.
The Zhao family's mansion was given by the emperor. In fact, it was originally the Zhao family's mansion, but it was sealed when the late emperor was in power. It was not until three years ago that the emperor cleared the grievances of the Zhao family before giving the house back to the commander Zhao Jin.
Zhao Jin brought Tang Shi and they called the housekeeper to know each other, and only then did the housekeeper go down.
"Play in Kyoto for a while, then I will accompany you wherever you go." Zhao Jin brought Tang Shi into his room, "If you are tired, rest here, and I will enter the palace to face the saint, probably Come back after dinner."
Tang Shi looked around his room, "Didn't you ask the housekeeper to prepare a room for me? I'll just go there and sleep."
Zhao Jin held his face and gave him a hard kiss on the lips, "Honey, just wait here for me to come back. If it's boring, let Ah Xu take you to the street to see, okay?"
Tang Shi enjoyed it very much, and gave him a kiss, "Well, go ahead."
Zhao Jin left reluctantly, and Tang Shi leaned on his bed alone, picked up a book and turned it over, and gradually felt sleepy, he fell directly on his bed and slept until Zhao Xu came to call He woke up after dinner.
"Go to your house, you're not here, I didn't expect you to be hiding in my brother's room, why don't you sleep in your own room?" Zhao Xu asked Tang Shi's refreshing appearance, puzzled.
Tang Shi smiled inexplicably at her, "You can ask your brother this question. Didn't you say dinner? Hurry up."
Zhao Xu glared at him, turned and took him to the dining room.