Fish swimming around the world

Jiang Fan said seriously: "I know what you said, brother. I have only one thing to say. As long as the Qin Dynasty does not do evil and bring disaster to the people, I will definitely not be an enemy of the Qin Dynasty."

Meng Ao slapped the table and said: "Very good, your words show that you are not a person with ulterior motives, and I am relieved. Speaking of which, this time I handed my grandson to you, and I also had another idea, that is, I hope you can help me train him well. Your talent is amazing. If you don't mind, how about I let him worship you as a teacher?"

Jiang Fan didn't expect that he actually planned this, and hurriedly said: "This is not possible. Your grandson and I are of similar age. We can call each other brothers, and I dare not be a teacher."

Meng Ao said: "Young friend, do you look down on my grandson? I am not bragging. Although his temperament is... a little, a little naughty, he is also smart. Although he may not be successful in learning, he will not disgrace his master. Considering our friendship, I hope you can help me."

Accept a disciple? Jiang Fan had never thought about these things, but Meng Ao was full of sincerity, and he understood his meaning to some extent. He thought about it and said, "When it comes to marching and fighting, the elder has a long history of learning, so how dare I show off my skills in front of him. However, since the elder brother has asked, everything depends on fate. If he is willing, I will not refuse. But what I can teach will be discussed later."

Meng Ao was overjoyed: "That's enough. Don't worry, once a teacher, always a father. Since he has become a disciple, he must be a disciple. If he is rebellious, just beat him with a stick!"

Meng Ao left with satisfaction.

But Jiang Fan didn't expect that the gift brought by the old general was so generous.

In addition to 500 taels of gold, there were also three carts of calligraphy and antiques. The old general had given a lot before, and this time he brought almost all of them. In the words of the old general, what use is there for a family of military generals to have these things? They are not as good as the painting of Linjiangxian written by Jiang Fan himself.

But these things are worth a lot of money. Ding Shaoan is a connoisseur of goods. After counting them, he couldn't help but smack his lips: "These things are worth at least a thousand taels of gold."

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Not long after the old general left, Long Er hurried to report that the national teacher Xu Fu came to visit.

Xu Fu? Jiang Fan frowned. He didn't want to deal with this person. Especially Xu Fu was mysterious all day long and was refining some bullshit elixir, which made him quite worried.

After a little thought, he decided to meet him. If he found something wrong, he could be on guard in advance.

National teacher Xu Fu had long white hair draped over his shoulders, and just a simple Taoist hairpin on his head. He was tall and had a ruddy and full complexion. He really looked like an immortal.

"Meet the national teacher." Jiang Fan bowed his hands. He was also a prince now, so he didn't have to be too rigid.

Xu Fu looked at Jiang Fan with a smile in his eyes, and even clasped his fists and bowed: "Meet His Royal Highness Xiaoyao Wang."

Jiang Fan smiled: "Your Excellency is the National Master, I dare not accept it."

Xu Fu said: "No, etiquette cannot be abolished. Your Highness is already a king, not to mention that His Majesty has granted him a higher rank than the officials. I should pay my respects to him."

"You don't have to take it seriously, National Master. This Xiaoyao Wang is just a title. I am free and easy and don't enter the court, so there is no need for this." Jiang Fan extended his hand to invite Xu Fu to sit inside.

After finishing a cup of tea, Jiang Fan saw that he was just sitting with a smile, so he didn't speak, but filled his teacup with his own hands.

"Your Highness was crowned king, the first king of a different surname since the founding of our Great Qin. His Majesty has shown favor to me, which is really gratifying." Xu Fu tasted another cup before speaking slowly.

Jiang Fan said: "How can a carefree boy compare to the national teacher who has devoted all his energy to your majesty and is truly the pillar of the country."

Xu Fu sneered: "I'm afraid your highness may not think so in his heart."

Jiang Fan said "oh", seemingly not understanding what he meant.

Xu Fu did not hide it: "I have said before that Your Highness may have many misunderstandings about me, but I don't know where these misunderstandings come from. I wonder if Your Highness can tell me?"

Jiang Fan shook his head: "The Imperial Master is too suspicious."

Seeing that he did not admit it, Xu Fu did not ask further: "That's good. I admire Your Highness's young talent very much. I have heard Your Majesty say that Your Highness is not only the best in poetry and articles, but also very proficient in medicine. If there is a chance in the future, I would like to ask Your Highness for more advice."

Jiang Fan said: "How dare you show off your knowledge in front of an expert."

Xu Fu said: "Taking blood to prolong life is not a superficial knowledge, but it seems like a fairy method. I... suspect that Your Highness is a fairy who has descended to the earth."

"Where are there fairies in the world?" Jiang Fan did not comment.

"Oh? Your Highness thinks there are no fairies in the world?"

Jiang Fan's heart moved. Xu Fu seemed to be a little obsessed with this fairy.

"Does the National Master think there are immortals in the world?"

"I haven't seen one, but I've heard that people in Kunlun Holy Land pursue immortality, and there is also a saying that there is an immortal in the outer world. These two places are where the masters of the world live, so I guess it's not just a figment of the imagination."

Jiang Fan seemed to be interested: "Then what does the National Master think immortals are?"

Xu Fu stroked his beard and said: "Immortals come from people and mountains, which means immortality..."

Jiang Fan's heart trembled, and he felt cold all over when the word immortality came out. Even though it's a different time and space, it seems that there is not much change, Xu Fu... Could it be that you are still the one who pursues immortality?

"From my point of view, the mountains and people look like tombs, maybe it means that people go to heaven after death." Jiang Fan said lightly.

A trace of imperceptible light flashed in the corner of Xu Fu's eyes.

"Perhaps what Your Highness said makes sense, but in my opinion, or perhaps those who have extraordinary talents and transcend ordinary people are unknown. In my opinion, Your Highness is young, but he has mastered abilities that are unknowable in the secular world. He is very much like an immortal..."

Jiang Fan laughed loudly: "This is just knowledge, what does it have to do with immortality? If the national teacher wants to seek immortality, he should ask those people in the secular world."

Xu Fu also laughed and said: "That's true, but it's a pity that people in the secular world don't come into contact with the mundane world, and I haven't found the door yet."

Jiang Fan looked at him: "Does the national teacher want to seek immortality?"

Xu Fu shook his head and said: "Your Highness, please forgive me. I am just in my twilight years and am slightly interested in longevity."

Jiang Fan said, "Oh, it's best if you die early, so that I don't have to worry about you every day. But this old guy has a ruddy complexion and is in good spirits. I'm afraid he will die soon.

"There is no evidence for immortality, and the state teacher seems disappointed."

Xu Fu smiled slightly: "Your Highness, there is no evidence, but there are some wonderful stories circulating in the world, which are quite interesting. Take your Highness for example, your poems are as graceful as those of a god, and taking blood to prolong life is the supreme means. I have also heard that your Highness can control the thunder, and mortals can fly into the sky. In the eyes of the world, isn't he just like a god?"

The matter of thunder and hot air balloons has long been sealed. If Xu Fu knew, there are only two ways, one is to the empress, and the other is that he may have his own secret channel. No matter which one, it is enough to make Jiang Fan alert.

Jiang Fan laughed and said: "It is said that it is the power of knowledge. The world is ignorant, and often casts a layer of mystery on things that are unknown. The state teacher is knowledgeable and will not believe such strange talk."

"It is unknown. Such great power is unheard of. Even I respect your Highness as a god."

Xu Fu said half-jokingly.