Chapter 191 Liantai Temple
The bodies of the two giant pythons were quickly sent to Cao Zheng to clean up. After all, they were fourth-level giant snakes, so they couldn’t waste any of them.
After waiting for half an hour, the choking smoke in the cave dissipated. Zhao Zhen and the heroes re-entered the cave and checked around to see if anything was missing.
After a inspection, except for the two giant pythons, there was indeed no life in the cave. Zhao Zhen then ordered his soldiers to pack all the earth and rocks stained with snake blood in the cave and transport them away.
When Bai Zhi heard the soldiers talking about the beautiful stalactites in the cave, she couldn't help but come down to take a look.
Just entering the cave, Angelica dahurica pointed to a few trampled plants at the entrance of the cave and said: "Guardian, this is Lobelia. Look, these flowers are just like half lotuses." The pharmacopoeia records: 'Treat snake and lizard wounds by pounding. Drink the juice and apply it with drizzle. The whole plant is used as medicine. It can clear away heat and detoxify. It can cure jaundice, edema, bloating, diarrhea, dysentery, snakebite, boils, swelling, eczema, ringworm, bruises and sprains. Pain. It likes moisture and is cold-resistant, which is rare here. If these plants are transplanted to a moist place by the stream, they can be used to treat diseases, especially snake bites."
Bai Zhang also said: "That's right. It's a pity that it was trampled, but fortunately it has produced capsules and can be planted next year."
He asked several sergeants to dig out more than a dozen lobelia plants, and Zhao Zhen accompanied Bai Zhi and others to continue the tour. There is nothing missing on the first floor except these lobelias.
Going down to the second floor, Bai Zhi saw the steaming hot spring and said: "Guanren, there is a hot spring here. The difference between the upper and lower floors is too big. If it is the same in the cave in winter, It’s warm, so it’s great to take a bath here.”
As he spoke, he frowned, sniffed sharply, and said, “Unfortunately, the spring water here is soaked in green anacondas all year round, so I’m afraid it’s not very good. Clean.”
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said: "Don't worry, madam, this is easy to handle. In recent years, due to the snake infestation, Xinghua Village has provided for the local soldiers, and there has been insufficient work in the fields, so the harvest is poor. We can hire these people to drain this spring water. Clean up. You can come here to relieve your fatigue from now on."
Although the smoke dissipated in the cave and was mixed with the smell of pythons, Bai Zhi urged Zhao Zhen to leave after only staying for a while.
A few people came out of the cave. Zhao Zhen called Zhu Mingsheng and ordered: "Zhu Lizheng, find some people to come and clean the cave carefully. Ladle out the water from the hot springs in the lower level. It must also be cleaned and sprinkled with lime. It must be clean and fresh. Please take care of this matter and ask Xiaoxian Cheng to support you for all expenses."
After hearing this, Zhu Mingsheng patted his chest and said, "Senior official. Don't worry, the little man will personally take care of the cave and make sure it is clean."
Zhao Zhen nodded and led his troops back to the camp.
After returning to camp, Zhao Zhen summoned all the heroes to discuss how to garrison Snow Mountain and its branches Xiaoping Mountain, Yuhuangding Mountain and Xiaohuang Mountain.
Wu Yong said first, "Master, I have been searching the mountains for the past few days. I have observed the terrain. Snow Peak is the highest. The top of the mountain can at most build a small village that can accommodate the garrison and training of Yidu's sergeants. Xiaoping Mountain The top of the mountain is gentle and can be used to build a large village. Not only can it be used to station troops, but it can also be used to build military training grounds, horse racing courses. "
"Xiaohuang Mountain is in the north, and Yuhuangding is in the east, both of which pass through the Snow Mountain Peak. In order to enter Qisan Mountain, we can build a camp on Xueshang Peak to control the four mountains. In the future, when the number of soldiers increases, we can build a large camp on Xiaoping Mountain."
Xiao Rang also said: "The senior official. People, because of the snake infestation, households from two villages, Xiaohuangshan and Yuhuangding, have been concentrated in Xinghua Village. Now that the snake infestation has been eliminated, households can be moved back to these two places. They have beautiful mountains and clear waters, and there are old village ruins. , Dongzhang Village in Xiaohuang Mountain, and Li Village in Yuhuangding, the houses are still intact and can be lived in with a little repair. Although the fields are abandoned, they can be reclaimed and renovated before they freeze, and they will be productive next year. "< br>
"As for Xiaoping Mountain, after all, it is the place where the snake problem originated. It would cause panic, so we will not relocate the households for the time being. In the past two days, my brother Pei Xuan and I separated the households, counted the household registrations, and determined the land. There are still many mountains around. The places that can be cultivated will also be used to prepare for future population recruitment. Later, Brother Pei Xuan and I plan to walk through Liangshan and draw a map."
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen asked everyone: "Brothers, what do the military advisors and county magistrates say?"
After hearing the arrangement of the two men, all the heroes thought it was good. Zhao Zhen asked again: "Who can garrison here to protect the country and the people and prevent invasion?" All the heroes rushed to speak. After thinking about it, Zhao Zhen discussed with Wu Yong and decided to leave Chao Gai to lead a group of Pu Dao soldiers. This station is stationed, and Bai Sheng is left to assist. They stayed here temporarily and after Tao Zongwang built two villages, he built a barracks on the top of the mountain.
After setting up the garrison, Wu Yong said: "Sir, after the banquet in Xinghua Village today, we will raise troops to occupy Guozi Mountain. Although, as Brother Zhu Fu said, The villagers here are docile, but they still need to lead troops away as a deterrent to avoid future troubles."
Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "In this case, let's forget the strategy set by Brother Xiao to capture Liangshan. It has been achieved. Now that the fog in the water has been dispersed, the situation is now that we can attack and retreat, and with the help of all the brothers, from now on, we will have the ability to protect ourselves, and our foundation will finally be established. Established.”
Everyone looked excited as they watched Liangshan County expand step by step.
Today, Xinghua Village will hold a village banquet at night to reward the sergeants. Zhao Zhen, Wu Yong and others felt that it was the villagers' wishes and could not refuse, so they agreed.
Seeing that it was still early for the night banquet, Zhao Zhen remembered that Yuantong, the abbot of Liantai Temple, invited Zhao Zhen to visit the temple. He took Angelica dahurica with him and walked out of the camp to Liantai Temple with all the heroes.
From the foot of the mountain, everyone climbed up more than a hundred winding stone steps and went north to the mountain gate. The monk Zhike welcomed everyone into the temple. They saw only two corridors in the main hall, which was small in scale but very elegant.
There are two courtyards in the east and west of the main hall. The east courtyard is named [Zhunti], with a hidden stone courtyard; the west courtyard is [Jieyin], with a wide and bright courtyard. After seeing the temple, Yuantong led everyone up from the back door and came to a steep cliff. The word "Snow Mountain" was engraved on the stone wall.
Under a red pavilion, I saw a giant Buddha statue carved in stone with a color like ancient bronze, a lotus basin under the seat, and a stone Buddha on a lotus platform that was more than ten feet high and eight or nine feet wide.
Yuantong introduced: "Officials, let's take a look at this stone Buddha on the lotus platform. This is where the name of the lotus platform comes from. Under the base of the lotus platform, these small holes facing south are called [Kongguyin] , there is a small stone Buddha statue carved inside. When the south wind comes, the Sanskrit sounds echo. This is the reason why Liantai Temple has not been invaded by green anacondas in recent years. There is a "Water Dragon King Pond" under the cave. , four cups of nectar are produced every year, drink one cup and your body will be strong.”
Zhao Zhen used his discernment to see that this lotus platform stone Buddha turned out to be a special treasure.
Lotus Terrace Stone Buddha (Special Building, Level 3)
Effect 1, Sanskrit Sound (Buddha’s sound fills the ears, covers 500 meters, concentrates and calms the energy +1, suppresses demons and ghosts +1)
Effect 2, nectar (removes diseases and disasters, drinks it, constitution +1)
Zhao Zhen never expected that he would harvest spiritual things.
Thinking about Xinghua Village being such a big village, I wonder if there are any spiritual objects, specialties, spiritual fields, etc. You should also visit places like Tianqi Temple. Don’t waste your opportunity by finding treasures without knowing it.
That night, the households in Xinghua Village took out the Xinghua wine accumulated by each family to entertain everyone. They had the experience of searching mountains and driving away snakes together. After everyone had a feast, the army and the people became more harmonious.
On the second day, after Zhao Zhen offered sacrifices to heaven and earth, he spent seven points of his luck to connect the last peak of Liangshan, Guozi Mountain.
Zhao Zhen was about to lead his army to Luozi Mountain. Zhao Yuanli sent a message that a hero called Sun An came to seek refuge.
(End of this chapter)