Chapter 423 Hunting
Most of the gifts presented by the crowd were furs and the like. Only the deer antler presented by Taoist Deer actually contained a first-level elixir. Zhao Zhen saw it and asked: "Taoist Deer, do you still have spiritual deer?"
After hearing this, Taoist Deer said: "Ms. sir, Pindao has inherited a remnant of the beast-gathering technique in Qiuzi Temple. It is an earth evil spell. Unfortunately, the inheritance is incomplete. Pindao used it to create the deer-gathering technique. Although he was raised in the temple He bought more than 30 sika deer, but Ling Deer never raised this antler. It was indeed a deer that Pindao rescued in the mountains, and the leader of a male deer cut off a corner of it to reward Pindao. "
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said: "Isn't there a spiritual deer in this mountain?"
The deer Taoist hesitated for a while and then said: "Ms. sir, there is indeed a spiritual deer in the mountains, but it is not easy for this deer to grow. Xiaodao is now trying to tame this deer. I beg the officials to let him live. If Xiaodao can tame it, in the future, this deer will be able to survive." You can get a small amount of deer antlers every year.”
Zhao Zhen didn't say what he thought, but just asked: "How many deer are there in the mountains?"
"There are always seven or eight deer herds, about three to five hundred."
"Are there any wild beasts in the mountains? I came here for a winter hunt to see which general could capture the most prey. Killing the iron flying leopard and the powerful axe were just a matter of convenience." He said, blowing. With a whistle, Wangcai, Wangfu, and Wanglu who were hiding behind Zhao Zhen stepped forward.
After hearing this, several people below the steps were all frightened and thought: Xinzhizhou really started out with military exploits. The soldiers were tough and dared to fight. The two strong men who were riding on top of them and dominating others like them were beheaded in less than half a day. head.
Zhang Hao in Zhangjiazhuang heard this and said quickly: "Sir, there is a big insect at the northern foot of Yuntai Gang. We always avoid this place when hunting."
The other people also told the news about their own hunting grounds. Wild boars were the most abundant in the two mountains. There was also a group of gray wolves running back and forth between the two mountains, but no one found the wolf den.
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said: "Of these places, only Zhangjiazhuang has flat terrain, suitable for farming, and has large areas of wasteland. You and others have all moved here from the mountains. The land around Qiuzimiao is less than 300 acres. It will be used as a deer farm and farming in the future." The farmers have also moved to Zhangjiazhuang to reclaim wasteland. The state also has policies. You can go to the county and ask.”
After hearing this, everyone did not dare to object. Niu Laosan, the leader of the settlement at the northern foot of Neli Duozi Mountain, gritted his teeth and said: "My lord, I am not a villain. Our Niujiazhai is different from them. We have always lived in the mountains. They all make a living by hunting and gathering herbs. When I went to Zhangjiazhuang, I was afraid that the crops would not be good.”
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen muttered: "I'll give you two choices. I'm recruiting archers here. You can also enlist in the army. The monthly salary is enough for you to support your family. Your family can just farm some fields, or go to the county." doing in the middle Making a living is better than living in the mountains. Besides, you can still hunt, but you will have to pay taxes in the future, and the tax amount will not be much, just a few furs and a few feathers every year."
Niu Laosan's eyes lit up after hearing this, and just as he was about to speak, Zhao Zhen continued: "This matter cannot be forced, each household is responsible for it. In the future, Zhangjiazhuang will also have scribes here to serve as deputy governors and supervise Niujiazhai. No one is allowed in the village. If there is a lynching, all punishments will be in the state and county. You can't do anything rashly, and you will be punished if you break the law."
"The land and population must be registered. Once it is discovered that the information has been concealed and not reported, there will be many hard labor waiting in the prison camps in the county."
After everyone heard this, they didn't even dare to say anything.
Seeing that his power had been established, Zhao Zhen said: "You don't have to worry. Things are done fairly in Liangshan Prefecture. Good villagers don't have to worry about being disturbed by subordinate officials. There are drums in all prefecture and county yamen. Whenever there is oppression or grievance, you can Go and beat the drum, and I will make the decision for you.”
"From now on, the descendants you are waiting for, if they have knowledge, virtue, and martial arts, can also join the government and the army, and they will also have a background."
After everyone heard this, they felt relieved.
Lu Daoren was left behind, and the other three were released. Zhao Zhen said to the generals around him: "Today we have a day of rest. Those who have signed up tomorrow will work together in pairs. Except for deer, everyone else can be attacked."
After everyone heard this, they went down to prepare. Zhao Zhen turned to Taoist Lu and said, "Taoist Lu, since you also have magic, you are different from ordinary people. This Yuncheng County Taoist priest is still vacant. Wait for someone from the state to come and conduct an assessment." , if there is no problem, you will have a place as a Taoist official in this county. You don’t need to worry about anything else. You are mainly responsible for testing Taoists’ Taoism and moral conduct, so as to prevent evil people from getting in, and you will be required to take charge of it and report it. Send it to the state. There are also high-level monks in the state who can call the wind and rain, summon magical soldiers and generals, and are responsible for supernatural things. The county has established a monks' association to be responsible for miscellaneous affairs and registering the temples and temples."
After hearing this, Mr. Lu Taoist nodded and said, "Thank you very much for your advice. My husband has nothing to do today, so why not go to Qiuzi Temple and have a look, in Luyuan."
After Zhao Zhen heard this, he glanced at Hu Sanniang and Chen Liqing and nodded.
Taking Yu Baosi's flag guard team with him, Zhao Zhen, Hu Sanniang and Chen Liqing followed Mr. Lu to the Qiuzi Temple on the top of the mountain. Walking halfway up the mountain, I saw a few sika deer that were not afraid of people and were approaching here with small steps.
Three hunting dogs, Wangcai, Wangfu and Wanglu, came forward, but they could not stop the deer from approaching. The deer Taoist said to Zhao Zhen: "Ms. sir, these deer are all well-raised and are not afraid of people. They usually hang out in the mountains and eat. At night, these deer go back to the deer park to rest. ”
As he spoke, Taoist Deer touched the head of a young deer.
Zhao Zhen nodded. He was not surprised that Taoist Deer could tame wild deer. Zhao Zhen has long known that the beast-gathering technique can make beasts feel close to each other. Just like Zhao Shiqilang, although he does not know magic, he relies on his talent to understand the habits of birds and train them.
When Zhao Zhen came this time, he also brought two eagle slaves with him. Both of them were Zhao Shiqilang's apprentices and were responsible for raising eagles for Zhao Zhen. Now the two men each carry a horned eagle. Tomorrow, apart from the people waiting for the hunt, Zhao Zhen will hunt hares for fun in the mountains.
In the temple of Qiuzi, there is a statue of Bixia Yuanjun, the immortal jade girl from Mount Tai of Dongyue. Mount Tai is located in the east of the earth and is responsible for Chamu De. The essence of the jade girl is water, which helps in the creation of children. On the left and right are the Empress of Descendants and the Empress of Eyes. There are two hanging mountains on the left and right of the hall, with statues of the Empress of Birth and Empress of Heaven below.
Hu Sanniang and Chen Liqing both came forward to pay homage sincerely. Then, Taoist Lu invited Zhao Zhen and others to sit in the dormitory. After serving tea, Taoist Lu stood up and left. However, along the way, I heard that Zhao Zhen also practiced Taoism under Zixu Guanluo Zhenren of Erxian Mountain. Therefore, I present the remaining copy of the Beast Gathering Technique collected in the temple.
Zhao Zhen was also quite curious about this. It was not that he was eager for the Beast Gathering Technique, but he wanted to see its true appearance after hearing him say it was the Earth Evil Technique.
After a while, Taoist Deer came over holding a small box, opened the box, took out a booklet first, and then half an animal skin. When Zhao Zhen looked at it, the booklet was called "The Art of Gathering Deer". The material of the animal skin was unknown, and the words "Art of Gathering Animals" were written in the beginning.
Deer Taoist said: "This "The Art of Gathering Beasts" and the "Art of Gathering Deer" that Pindao studied deeply are all presented to Mr. Lu, and there are copies left in the temple."
World Log
"The Art of Gathering Deer" (deduced by the Deer Taoist based on half a volume of "The Art of Gathering Beasts", one can be employed in the deer herding army by practicing it.)
Deer farmer: (Familiar with the habits of deer and taking deer as a companion.)
Professional skills: riding deer, herding deer, driving deer (raised for a long time, can drive stags to charge and attack), and cut antler.
"The Art of Gathering Beasts" (remnant), there is the art of Gathering Beasts, which is the Earthly Evil Spell. With advanced practice, you can summon birds, beasts, insects, and fish to drive you. The spell is incomplete, so practice with caution.
After Zhao Zhen read it, he felt the heavenly book in his arms vibrating. Zhao Zhen quickly asked for a clean room. Taoist Lu only said that Zhao Zhen was eager to learn the magic, so he led Zhao Zhen to a clean room without much thought. Yubao and his four men surrounded the clean room to prevent anyone from coming near, and the sika deer raised in the yard were also driven out.
Zhao Zhen sat on the futon and took out the Heavenly Book from his arms. He held the Heavenly Book in one hand and the fragment of "The Art of Gathering Beasts" in the other. Since he obtained this heavenly book, Zhao Zhen has not not studied it. Unfortunately, there is not even a word in the three volumes of the heavenly book. Zhao Zhen refused to give up and asked Gongsun Sheng, Chen Xizhen and Qiao Daoqing to see it, but they never appeared. It was immersed in water and burned without any damage. The origin of this object is mysterious. Zhao Zhen asked Cheng Wan'er to sew a brocade bag, put it on his body, and took it out to study when he had nothing to do. Not wanting to be suddenly shocked today, Zhao Zhen naturally did not dare to take it lightly.
There were only three volumes of heavenly books, and the bottom one was glowing with light. Zhao Zhen pressed the fragment of "The Art of Gathering Beasts" on top, and saw the handwriting finally appeared on the third volume of heavenly books.
The opening page read [Earth Shaman Technique], and after opening it, the first page read "The Art of Gathering Beasts". Zhao Zhen compared the fragments of "The Art of Gathering Beasts" and found that the spells recorded in this book were actually complete.
This discovery made Zhao Zhen overjoyed. I can finally decipher this book. Although there is only one Beast Gathering Technique, I know how to use this book. The other two volumes, in Zhao Zhen's opinion, are just like this. After carefully studying "The Art of Gathering Beasts", Zhao Zhen left the clean room with a smile on his face.
Zhao Zhen said to Taoist Lu: "Taoist Lu, where did you get this fragment of "The Art of Gathering Beasts" from?"
Taoist Lu replied: "Ms. Sir, this fragment was left behind in the temple. After I took over as the master of the temple, I cleaned up the Sutra Pavilion and found it in the cracks of the bookshelf. After that, I searched all over the Sutra Pavilion and found nothing else. With the help of This half volume of "The Art of Gathering Beasts" took nearly twenty years and was supplemented many times before it was completed into this volume "The Art of Gathering Deers"
"Have you ever visited other Taoist temples? Are there any high-level Taoist priests in Yuncheng County?" Zhao Zhen then asked.
Taoist Deer shook his head: "I have never heard of it. My "Gathering Deer Technique" is said to be a magic spell, but it does not have much lethality. Just because this deer is like a crane or a turtle, symbolizing longevity, and it is also a sight to keep in the temple. This I have studied hard, but I have never asked which temple has a monk who knows magic."
Zhao Zhen heard this and stopped asking further questions.
After seeing the deer house, Zhao Zhen did not stay to eat the vegetarian meal. He joined the sergeant and went back to Donglu Village to rest.
On the second day, after breakfast, everyone gathered in front of the village.
Pang Wanchun and Pang Qiuxia in the first team, Lei Jiong and Ji Ji in the first team, Chen Liqing and Hua Baoyan in the first team, Liu Shi, Fan Ying and Fan Shi in the first team. The gods were divided into ten teams, and four teams followed the participants, carrying prey and driving away wild beasts. The remaining six teams dispersed into the mountains and forests to drive away wild animals.
The six teams of sergeants who were chasing the prey dispersed into the forest first, and the four participating teams also each chose a direction and dispersed into the forest. Chen Liqing and Hua Baoyan were last. After the two of them muttered, Chen Liqing stepped forward and said to Zhao Zhen with a blushing face: "Lend me your wealth, fortune, and wealth."
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "They hunted countless people."
"Whoever wants to use them for hunting is just to drive away prey. With my bow, I can't catch any kind of prey."
Zhao Zhen called the three dogs over, and after some explanation, he said to Chen Liqing: "These three dogs are used to walking in the mountains, and they can also catch ordinary wild boars. I have already told them to obey your orders. You should also be careful."
Chen Liqing responded, evoking wealth, fortune, and wealth, and Hua Baoyan took the sergeant with her and walked into the forest.
When Zhao Zhen saw that everyone had left, he also took the eagle slave with him and went to a flat and open place to fly the eagle. Liu Tang led people to drive them away. Before noon, Zhao Zhen and others also hunted more than ten hares, pheasants, and four yellow-haired foxes.
After enjoying themselves, they all returned to the village to rest.
But it was said that four teams of heroes dispersed into the mountains and forests. Pang Wanchun and his sister planned to hunt gray wolves, Lei Jiong and Ji Ji planned to hunt wild boars, and Liu Shi, Fan Ying, and Fan Shi also planned to hunt wild boars.
Only Chen Liqing and Hua Baoyan had other ideas. After walking into the forest, Chen Liqing said: "Sister Baoyan, wild boars and gray wolves are common, but this big insect is not common. Why don't the two of me go hunting for the big bug in the north and keep it for us?" They were all surprised.”
After hearing this, Hua Baoyan said: "I think so too. Sanniang gave me a lot of jewelry, so I don't want to compete with them for the top spot, as long as they are surprised."
The two looked at each other and smiled, and let Wangcai's three hunting dogs explore the way. The two followed closely, and asked the sergeant to follow them from a distance. The group of people ran towards the northern foothills without stopping.
When they arrived at the northern foot of Yuntai Gang, Wangcai's three dogs suddenly became alert. The smell of big insects in the mountains alerted Wangcai, Wangfu, and Wanglu.
Chen Liqing stepped forward and touched the dog's heads one by one, and walked in the direction of the dog's head. When Wangcai saw them, he also hurriedly ran ahead.
After passing through two woods, Wangcai's three dogs began to bark lowly at a rock. Chen Liqing and Hua Baoyan looked at each other. Hua Baoyan stayed on guard while Chen Liqing walked around from one side.
After climbing over a large rock, Chen Liqing saw a big insect lying on a large rock biting half of a sika deer.
As if he noticed someone peeping, the big insect stood up and turned to look at Chen Liqing. Seeing that it was a two-legged beast, the big insect roared, abandoned the deer, and ran towards Chen Liqing.
Chen Liqing was taken aback, quickly drew her arrow and shot at the approaching insect. As if he was frightened, the arrow missed the tiger's head and flew away.
Hua Baoyan scolded and shot out an arrow. The big insect seemed to sense the danger and fell down in mid-air.
Chen Liqing calmed down, took out two arrows, and shot them in a continuous motion.
There was just a sound, like half a mountain falling down. The big insect was hit by an arrow in both eyes. The arrow shaft penetrated most of the tiger's head, shattering the tiger's brain, and it died immediately on the rock.
When Wangcai and others saw it, they rushed up and started shouting around the big insect.
When Chen Liqing saw that the big bug was shot to death, she also came forward, smiled and cursed at the barking Wangcai: "When this big bug was alive, I didn't see you three being so arrogant."
It turns out that although the three dogs of Wangcai have entered the level and played with Wu La and Wu Na for a long time, some things are engraved in their bones, and they didn't react at all for a while. The three of them worked together to deal with a large insect that had not yet entered the level. Although it was not easy, it was not impossible.
Hua Baoyan also walked up and saw Chen Liqing sweating profusely. She patted her chest and said, "In a moment of haste, we almost caused a catastrophe." Obviously she was very worried about the arrow she missed.
Chen Liqing smiled and said: "Didn't I also shoot the first arrow away? Facing this big insect, my hands were unsteady."
When the sergeant came up and saw the big insect, everyone was amazed.
Everyone tied up the big insect, carried it down the hillside along the mountain road, and rushed to the camp at Donglu.
(End of chapter)