Chapter 28: Long-lasting sight (5)

"Miss Ajun, thank you for helping me clean it up. Your heart is so good." He Shuzhen said, blushing and added: "This blanket is something from my former embroidery owner, so I asked me to help weave it." "Oh." Chen Jun nodded and said sincerely: "Auntie, in addition to embroidery, you can also weave blankets? You are so capable. When will you teach me?" He Shuzhen sighed and stroked Chen Jun's hand: "Miss Ajun, you are skillful, but after learning embroidery from me for a few days, it looks very good. But it's not the turn of a work like weaving blankets, you should forget it."

Chen Jun lowered his head and stroked the blanket and said softly: "Actually, I really like to do work. I do nothing all day long, and I feel even more at ease." After a pause, she raised her head, her face filled with warm joy: "Auntie, today I received a quick letter from my cousin from Liangzhou, saying that their return journey was very smooth, and they would definitely be able to Luoyang on the first day of July. How great is it, and I can finally see him again." He Shuzhen looked at Chen Jun's beautiful and pure face and couldn't help but sigh again. Chen Jun misunderstood and quickly comforted: "Auntie, don't be sad. This time my cousin comes back, I will beg him to work hard to find your son for you. When the scientific exam is almost over, if there is no news yet, we will think of asking Lord Di to help."

He Shuzhen shook her head and smiled bitterly: "What a kind-hearted girl. No, no, no, Miss Ajun has been grateful for her kindness. After searching for so long, she still has no eyes. I'm afraid she should really leave it to fate." "Auntie, don't do this..." Looking at He Shuzhen's disappointed look, Chen Jun felt sad, and only thought she was too stupid and could not say more comforting words. The two of them had their own thoughts, and they were silent for a while, Chen Jun was different. Topic: "Auntie, I seem to have seen the same blanket somewhere." He Shuzhen replied casually: "Miss Ajun, you have read it wrong. This blanket is a rare object, and there is nothing in the world..." She suddenly stopped and asked urgently: "Miss Ajun, what did you say? Have you seen the same blanket?! Where is it?" Chen Jun was frightened and was stunned and said: "Auntie, I, I can't remember it anymore. Please let me think about it again..."

He Shuzhen stared at Chen Jun suspiciously. After a while, a strange and dim smile appeared on her face: "Miss Ajun, think slowly, let's take a look at your embroidery work."

The southwest of Tingzhou City is the branch of the Tianshan Mountains, the Bogdo Mountains. The large area at the foot of the mountain is extremely remote and cold, and is a formidable area in Tingzhou. In this desolation, among several half-dead dead trees, the yellow courtyard wall of a Buddhist temple is faintly exposed. This is a dark night with light stars. There are sometimes unknown big birds on the dead branches, which flew into the night sky with dark wings. The shrill sounds break the tranquility and echoes for a long time.

It was as if ghosts were sneaking around, a few black shadows were walking on the weeds. The white paper lanterns in their hands were shaking in a mess with their steps, and the halo was lit, forcing a gloomy chill in the summer night. They silently approached the seemingly empty Buddhist temple. As soon as they arrived in front of the door, the gate suddenly opened and people would welcome them in the future.

Tingzhou has always been full of miscellaneous religions. Islam, Wo and Nestorians have their own believers. In recent years, shamans have emerged. The Buddhist temples that were once prosperous in the Central Plains have not been incense. There are only two or three Buddhist temples in Tingzhou, all of which are very depressed. This Dayun Temple, located at the foot of the Bogdo Mountains, is deserted at the entrance and is almost deserted. The people of Tingzhou have almost forgotten the existence of such a Buddhist temple.

The guide was wearing a white pointed hat, a clay-yellow cassock, and a wooden clogs. He looked like a Buddhist disciple from the Western Regions. He led the rest of the people and continued to remain silent, hurried to the innermost part of the Buddhist temple. The courtyard wall of the Buddhist temple was as desolate and dilapidated as outside, with sand and weeds mixed with weeds. As these people walked, they stepped out a series of rustling sounds. Soon, they came to the main hall of the Buddhist temple. The door was open, and the dim candlelight burst out from the inside, and the scent of fragrance came to the nose, but it was a little different from the incense and candle energy in the temple, and it seemed to be stronger and more compelling.

Entering the main hall, there was no statue of a Bodhisattva in the entire high and spacious hall. The walls were covered with portraits of Buddhas of various shapes. However, the light in the hall was dim, and countless yellow prayer flags hanging from the top of the hall were blocked layer by layer, making it impossible for people to distinguish the content of the mural. The prayer flags hanging in the middle of the hall were huge, with a huge golden "卍" character painted in the middle. Several people sat upright under the flag, dressed by monks from the Western Regions, and they all bowed their heads and prayed silently. Several outsiders entered the main hall, and they each sat cross-legged on the ground, sitting under the character "卍".

It was late at night, and everything around was silent. Only candle wicks burst in the hall. I don’t know how long it took, the man sitting under the divine banner of "卍" slowly raised his head, looked around the people in the hall, and said in a low voice: "Everyone, I invite you to come here to gather today to tell you good news." Everyone raised their heads and looked at him. The man sighed and smiled and didn’t smile on his wrinkled face: "The god who is sitting high on the Mount Gundes recently sent an envoy, saying that the time has finally come!"

It seemed as if stones were thrown into the river. The hall, which was still quiet and solemn just now, suddenly waving waves. Everyone whispered, and the gloomy and cold faces were ignited by sudden excitement. The fanatical light flashed in their eyes in the cold hall. The speaker waited for the suppressed noise to subside, and then said again: "The mission has been issued, the plan has been formulated, and you have to start implementing it now!" Everyone crawled on the ground and recited: "We must follow the will of the gods, but the messenger's order is followed, and we will never refuse!"

On the first day of July, the whole city of Luoyang was decorated with lights. On the thoroughfare from the imperial city to the north gate, water was sprinkled with ceremonial guards, which was hundreds of times more festive than during festivals. Early in the morning, the people gathered near the north gate with their elderly and young people, because the 100,000 army led by General Lin Zheng and the sacrificial team of Lord Di Renjie returned to the court in Liangzhou. Today, the emperor was going to lead all civil and military officials to welcome him personally. No one would miss this rare grand occasion.

From early morning, the lord waited on the Hui'an Gate Tower in the north of Luoyang City. Every quarter of an hour, a dressed Qianniu Guard rode a fast horse to the city gate and reported the way the army was moving back to the dynasty. It was almost noon, and the temperature was rising higher and higher, and the sun became more dazzling. In conjunction with the rising excitement and ecstasy in people's hearts, it gradually reached its peak. At this moment, the last Qianniu Guard turned over and knelt down at the ground, yelling in his voice: "Your Majesty, Master Di and General Lin's team have passed Luoshui Pavilion and are about to arrive outside Hui'an Gate!"

Wu Zetian suddenly stood up from the dragon chaise, holding the city wall with his hand, looking out. The civil and military ministers lined up on both sides of her could not hold back and stretched their necks desperately. The smoke and dust gradually rose from the end of the official road, and the earth began to tremble rhythmically. The flags on the city tower swung accordingly. Wu Zetian's face became more and more joyful. She could clearly see that the sunlight reflected by the armor and weapons pierced the smoke and dust, and a mighty army was breaking through the fog!

A series of snare drums sounded on the ground, and the rumbling sound was deafening. It was approaching, and it was close! The two tall horses, one left and one right, were General Lin Zheng, the chief general of the Longyoudao, and the pacification envoy Neshishi Di Renjie. Behind them was a huge army of 100,000! Lin Zheng and Di Renjie had arrived at Hui'an Gate at this moment. The two turned over and dismounted, and knelt down and shouted: "My de Di Renjie, Lin Zheng led his troops back to the court and returned to the emperor to offer victory!"

There was no reply on the city tower. Di Renjie and Lin Zheng were waiting. Suddenly a voice sounded near the front: "Two my dear friends, please calm down!" The two were shocked. When they looked up, Wu Zetian was already standing in front of them with a smile. "Thank you Your Majesty." The two of them quickly stood up. Di Renjie's elderly man was a little slower, and he felt that someone reached out to support him. When he turned his head, he was the smiling face of Prince Li Xian. "Your Highness, Prince! This..." Di Renjie was interrupted by Wu Zetian as soon as he spoke: "Huaiying, I asked the Prince to support you. Thank you for your hard work!" Li Xian also hurriedly said: "Yes, Master Guo, thank you for your hard work."

The eunuch served the wine glass, and Wu Zetian, Li Xian, Di Renjie, Lin Zheng and the generals drank three cups together to congratulate the hard-won victory of Longyou Road. For a moment, drums and music sounded, and the army shouted long live, and the people were cheering, and the grand and enthusiastic momentum was like a rainbow that spread across the sun, making the world shine. Standing in front of the troops, Wu Zetian was full of energy and spirit. From the second to three years of Shengli, she was wiped out all the illnesses and bad luck, and she seemed to have returned to a few years ago.

When she became emperor and ascended the throne, it was on that day that she wore the crown on her head for the first time in her life, put on the crown garment with Xuan and Zhu, changed the order to Tianshu, replaced the Li Tang world with Wu Zhou, and sat steadily to this day. Thinking of this, Wu Zetian's whole body and mind were boiling in the surging passion. She couldn't help but raise her voice, raised her right hand high and said, "Today, I want to announce an important decision."

All around suddenly calmed down, and everyone listened with all concentration. The queen's majestic gaze flew over the golden armored guards, civil and military officials in front of her, and also over the 100,000 troops in the distance, promoted the people, and flew across the southeast, northwest and northwest of the Great Zhou Dynasty, with a vast territory. She smiled: "To celebrate this great victory in Longyou, I wish Zhou Zuo long live and the long-lasting blessings. I decided to change the era and long-term view from now on to take the meaning of long-lasting view. I will leave the title of Jin** Saint of Heaven and the general amnesty of the world!"

After a brief silence, the civil and military ministers were still chewing and savoring. Prince Li Xian took the lead and shouted: "The holy grace is so great, Ze is born in Cang! Long live, long live, long live!" The ministers then woke up and bowed to the ground together. The sounds of long live were like a sea of ​​rushing. Di Renjie also knelt down again, saying Long live, and his eyes were slightly wet. "Huaiying." Di Renjie looked up, and Wu Zetian stood in front of him: "Get up and talk."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Di Renjie supported his knees and stood firmly. His eyes met with the queen's gaze. For a moment, both of them seemed to see the deepest part of each other's eyes. Wu Zetian sighed softly: "Huaiying, my body is refreshing, but you are much older." Di Renjie smiled faintly: "The health of the saint's dragon body is a blessing for all people and a blessing for the country. This body of the empress is not worth mentioning, I just wait to exhaust my hard work for the Great Zhou Dynasty." Wu Zetian pretended to be angry: "Huaiying! What I want to see for a long time is not only my long life, but also the long life of all people in the world, of course, including you, Di Huaiying. Are you trying to sweep my happiness by saying these words?"

"Old minister dare not." Di Renjie bowed to the ground, and Wu Zetian stretched out his hands to support him: "You...oh, besides the big thing just now, I have something to tell you alone." "Master?" Wu Zetian couldn't help but smile: "Huaiying, you have heard it just now. I have a grand amnesty for the world. Don't you have a third son named Jinghui who is serving the sentence? This time I am also in the list of pardons." "I thank the priest for your kindness!" Di Renjie was about to kneel down, but was stopped by Wu Zetian: "Hey, don't rush to kneel down, I haven't finished it yet."

Wu Zetian looked at Di Renjie's calm face carefully, and his eyes showed true appreciation and sympathy. She said slowly: "Huaiying, I know that your third son Di Jinghui is a genius who operates medicines. At the critical moment of the Tingzhou plague epidemic, he was also the one who searched for the magical medicine for food, which made the entire city of Tingzhou avoid the disaster of the plague. It was a wonderful achievement. After he was pardoned this time, I will use him, a rare talent." Di Renjie kept his head down and listened.

At this time, he finally raised his head and looked at Wu Zetian inquiringly. Wu Zetian nodded at him with ease and said solemnly: "I have chosen Di Jinghui as the pharmacy that supplies medicinal materials to Shang Pharmaceutical Bureau. The decree has been issued five days ago and will arrive in Tingzhou soon. Huaiying, my medicine, the imperial city, the Eastern Palace, and even the medicine led by the imperial guards will all fall on Di Jinghui. You must teach you this son well for me and let him do this job well."

Di Renjie stared at Wu Zetian blankly, and the famous Li-mouthed mouth could not say a word of gratitude at this moment. Wu Zetian sighed again, and his words were meaningful: "Old year, Huaiying, you advised me, so that I finally made up my mind to welcome the King of Luling, so that my mother and son can be reunited. Today, I will give you a father and son to reunite. Huaiying, from now on, you and me will be cleared! Haha!"

Di Renjie raised his head and saw the queen's excited face gradually melting into the dazzling white light. Her high-pitched laughter penetrated the golden sun and echoed on the Hui'anmen city tower for a long time.
Chapter completed!