I have an eternal eye

Zhang Biao became interested and took a closer look.

I don’t know how many years this map has gone through. Even though it is sealed inside a wooden screen, it has become yellow and mottled.

He noticed that Gong Zhengfang still existed on the northeast side of the city, but two hundred years ago, that area had been demolished and built into the Vientiane Palace.

It shows that this map is at least two hundred years old.

What attracted him more were some dotted lines.

They criss-cross and almost pass through the entire Yujing City, vaguely forming a nine-gong diagram, with a red and blue line in the center, describing the outline of the small city.

This is……

Zhang Biao's eyes lit up and he remembered an old incident.

In the past, Yujing City, known as Tusu in ancient times, was once the eastern capital of the great cause of the previous dynasty. It was destroyed by the war during the feudal rebellion.

Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty, Zhao Yan, was besieged here and dug countless tunnels, which were ten feet underground and connected to the ancient mines. They were intricate and complex and were called the Bagua Soul Trap Array.

Emperor Wu relied on this formation to fight against the allied forces of the feudal town for several months with 50,000 soldiers and horses and food and grass stored in advance, until the reinforcements arrived.

It was night, the moon was shining brightly, there were reinforcements outside, and the Liang Army was elusive and emerging inside. They defeated the allied forces of the feudal towns in one fell swoop, which was regarded as the battle of founding the country.

During the construction of Yujing City, all the tunnel entrances were filled in, but later they were dug up privately, and it was also involved in a major rebellion case, in which many people in the world were involved.

Those were bloody years. Many martial arts sects involved in rebellion were wiped out, and the Six Gates were established.

There is no record of this incident in the history books. If the old man in the family had not mentioned it once when he was drunk, he would not have known about it at all.

Could it be that this is the local road map?

Zhang Biao was deep in thought, his spiritual vision moving, and a stream of information suddenly came to him:

Map of Jade Capital City (Fan)

1. Old maps, aged over time, with rough paper, hastily drawn and then hidden.

2. Mark forgotten underground passages, as well as mines and ruins from older eras.

3. This map was hidden and erased from history by those who wanted to. Countless people died because of it. People can’t help but think about the secrets hidden in it...

secret?

Zhang Biao lost interest as soon as he saw it.

Now that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has revived, the secrets of rebellion are nothing compared to this.

What a waste of five taels.

Zhang Biao inexplicably remembered the lost horse and paid the deposit of ten taels to others. Could it be that he has not had much luck recently?

Thinking of this, he lost interest in running to Jixianfang. Picking something up was too lucky.

Just think of a safe way to make money.

And it's too late now. News of something happening in the place where the medicinal materials are produced will soon spread. Even if you can get the money, you may not be able to buy it.

We must get money to stock up today.

Thinking of this, Zhang Biao gritted his teeth, got up and went out, heading towards the nearby Zhaoguofang.

…………

Zhaoguofang is adjacent to Anzhenfang.

However, compared to Anzhenfang, where civilians gather, the people here are obviously much richer, and the roads in the square are also very neat.

Nothing else, just because there is a Jokhang Temple here.

This temple was built by the Lotus Sect of Buddhism three hundred years ago. It was originally intended to flatter Daliang, who had just established the dynasty. Zhaoguo also symbolized the prosperity of the country.

However, during the reign of Emperor Jing, there was a movement to exterminate Buddhism, and the Lotus Sect disappeared. Later, when the movement to exterminate Buddhism ended, a group of monks from the Wuxiang Sect took over and renovated it.

These monks are very rich.

The residents in the square can rent out their houses for devotees to live in, and can take over Zhaoguo Temple to repair houses and other chores, and live a relatively comfortable life.

Zhang Biao came here to borrow money from Xiangji Kitchen.

As long as the news about something happening in the place where the medicinal materials are produced is true, he will be able to make a small fortune, and after paying back the money, he can stock up on a batch of medicinal materials.

As soon as I entered the square gate, I heard the temple bell ringing.

It was already past noon, and there were still a lot of pilgrims. Zhang Biao was not familiar with this temple, but he knew the tricks of these monks, so he went directly to Zhike Monk, showed his badge, and explained his intention.

"It turns out to be the head catcher of Six Doors..."

The person in charge of Xiangji Kitchen in Zhaoguo Temple is a man named Fashanjianyuan. He is broad and fat, with a kind face and kind eyes. After checking his identity, he smiled and said: "Don't blame me for arresting the head. Although you are from the public family, But a thousand taels of silver is not a small number, and you must always ask why."

Zhang Biao was not surprised when he saw this.

Temples in various places lend money, and from spring to autumn, the interest rate is 50% for the common people and 30% for the public servants.

In other words, one hundred taels of silver, from spring plowing to autumn harvest, must be paid back one hundred and fifty taels, a proper usury.

For this reason, the people were still grateful.

Because Jingzhao Mansion also lends money, and the interest rate is doubled. People borrow a hundred taels and have to pay back two hundred taels from spring to autumn, and there is no discount for people in the public sector.

As for Xiangjichu's money, excluding the monk's own money, most of it is deposited by officials of all sizes in the capital, and interest is paid on a monthly basis.

This is the reason why many petty officials in Beijing can live a prosperous life despite their meager salaries. It is also the way for temples to survive.

In the same way, the monks are not afraid that you will not pay back the money you owe, because if you report it to Jingzhao Mansion, the bad guys will arrest you overnight and collect the reward.

Zhang Biao was silent for a moment, "To be honest, I want to do some medicinal materials business, but I lack the capital."

Monk Fashan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said with a smile: "Zhang Captou probably wanted to stock up on medicines, buy them low and sell them high, but he came a step too late."

"Last night, many people came to withdraw their deposits, and even borrowed several times. I am afraid that not only Anrenfang, but also the inventories of drug dealers outside the city have been stolen..."

Zhang Biao's eyes twitched, "You move so fast?"

Fashan smiled slightly and was about to speak when he heard a knock on the door of the tea room, accompanied by an anxious voice, "Prison Court, something happened in the back hall..."

When Fashan heard this, his eyes changed slightly, but he still smiled and said to Zhang Biao: "Captain Zhang, please wait a moment while I let the poor monk handle some chores."

Zhang Biao pretended to be absent-minded and nodded, "Master, I'll be busy first. I'll just wait a minute."

Fashan clasped his hands together and left in a hurry, not forgetting to close the door.

As soon as he went out, Zhang Biao stood beside the door and listened.

"Prison Court, those people..."

"Shut up!"

With a scolding, the footsteps quickly disappeared.

Zhang Biao shook his head, came to the table and sat down, holding the teacup in deep thought.

Don’t even think about the medicinal materials.

The Liang Dynasty had developed over three hundred years, and various forces, large and small, were intertwined. It was extremely difficult for him, a little catcher, to steal meat from these people.

It seems that we can only find another way.

Also, Huo Feng asked him to pay attention to the movements of nearby Taoist temples, especially the Taoist monks and monks who were placing orders.

He was too lazy to pay attention to it at first, but he looked really fishy. If something happened in his jurisdiction, Huo Feng, the official fanatic, would definitely find trouble with him to establish his power.

That's all, let's check it out tonight.

After making up his mind, Zhang Biao did not wait any longer, spoke to Zhike Monk, got up and left Zhaoguo Temple...

…………

"Xiao San...Xiao San..."

In the alley, Yu Ziqing was thoughtful.

Senior Brother Yang from the Heaven and Earth Gate only told him about his appearance and characteristics, and asked him not to inquire too much and just pay attention to whether he was seen in Jixianfang.

But Yu Ziqing felt that the name sounded familiar.

"It's that guy!"

Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind, and he remembered something. He gritted his teeth and said, "It's the dog slave of the Li family!"

His eyes were filled with uncertainty as he walked around in the alley, "A dead man...that's right!"

"I heard that Xiao San committed a murder in the street and was arrested and executed by the Ministry of Punishment. Hehe, even a dog slave must be protected. It is indeed the style of the Li family."

"Is someone going to take action against Xiao San, or is he going to set up a trap against the Li family?"

Thinking of this, his eyes became fierce, "Dad, maybe we can avenge our family in advance..."

After that, he hurried back home, came to the simple desk, spread out the straw paper, splashed ink and drew a portrait according to the memories in his mind.

Lion nose, broken eyebrows, triangular eyes... If Zhang Biao were here, you would find that this portrait is exactly the same as Xiao San.

After a long while, Yu Ziqing put down his pen and ink and snorted coldly: "The "Xiangshu" says that a lion's nose is a sign of wealth, but it can also be divided into false and true. A man with broken eyebrows and triangular eyes is vicious and insidious. Even a moment of glory is all false wealth. .”

"Xiao San can't escape this retribution. If he can bring disaster into Li's house... that's all. We'll find someone first."

Thinking of this, he dried the ink, folded the portrait, put it in his arms, and hurried out the door.

The order from Senior Brother Yang of the Heaven and Earth Sect was to pay attention to Jixianfang, but Yu Ziqing knew very well that people like Xiao San would never come to such a gathering place of scholars.

His father was a public official. He was imprisoned and died tragically because he reprimanded the Li family for violating the law in court. His family was in ruins.

And he has been exposed to it since he was a child, and he knows how these wealthy families are fighting among themselves.

Xiao San is the nephew of the chief steward of the Li Mansion, but after all he is a slave. The Li Mansion must protect him unless Xiao San becomes valuable.

What is the value of a dead man?

Of course, to do something shady!

Yu Ziqing's mind was racing and he hurried towards Guangfufang near Jixianfang.

He knew that Senior Brother Yang must be going to assign tasks to the newcomers there.

Sure enough, as soon as he entered the square gate, he saw Senior Brother Yang dressed as a man coming out of the alley.

After seeing him, Senior Brother Yang's eyes were slightly cold. Without saying a word, he turned around and entered the dark alley.

Yu Ziqing hurriedly chased after him, but when he entered the alley, Senior Brother Yang suddenly stepped out, turned his palms into claws, pressed his Adam's apple against the wall, and said viciously: "You don't understand the rules, you dare to follow me!"

"Brother, wait a minute..."

Yu Ziqing's face turned red from suppressing it, and he said with difficulty: "I have a way... to find Xiao San..."

"oh?"

Senior Brother Yang let go slightly, his eyes became dangerous, and he sneered: "You are smart and know that the opportunity is not easy, but if you want to get a position, just talking about it is useless."

Yu Ziqing bent over and coughed a few times, breathing heavily, with firm eyes, "I would like to issue a military order, and we will definitely find the person within three days!"