novelAbuy Chapter 63 Paper Boat, Wooden Horse
Chapter 63 Paper Boat, Wooden Horse
Towards the end of the first month of the lunar calendar.
A cold wave has returned to the coast of the Bohai Sea.
Even the trade routes between the north and south were cut off once again.
Inside the Florence Palace, Si Chen sat upright on a mat, surrounded by his trusted generals. "The Heavenly Crafts Academy, how are the wooden figures, fire horses, thunder cannons, and fire oxen divine formation prepared?"
Song Yingxing cupped his hands and said, "I hereby report to the Emperor that I have only three hundred fire oxen, two thousand wooden men, fire horses, and thunder cannons."
With the Wooden Ox and Flowing Horse technique fully mastered, the Wooden Man, Fire Horse, Heavenly Thunder Cannon, and Fire Ox Divine Swift Formation were naturally comprehended as well.
Si Chen turned to look around and said, "Starting today, suspend all other matters and focus on making paper boats. I have a great use for them. Three days later, we will set off north to meet with Wu Sangui, the General of Ningyuan."
Everyone rubbed their shoulders, eager for a response. "Yes!"
Not only were the Six Ding and Six Jia Gods eager to try, but even the Holy Warriors couldn't wait to drink the blood of the barbarians to avenge their husbands.
The paladins and the Featherscale Guards have been working together very well during this period.
The three thousand White Horse Cavalry also desperately needed blood and war to advance their ranks.
Si Chen clothed them and fed them, making the heavenly horses plump and strong, and allowing the warriors to recuperate and build up their strength. How can we repay such kindness?
After they all dispersed, Si Chen then instructed Lin Daiyu to emerge from behind the screen.
Si Chen gestured to the person opposite him, "I have something to ask you."
Lin Daiyu bowed her head, "I will tell you everything I know without reservation."
Smoke curls up from the Boshan incense burner.
Si Chen picked up the small purple clay teapot, poured tea into a teacup, and pushed it toward Daiyu. "The Lin family is a prestigious clan with a thousand-year history. Its lineage has grown to many branches, and they have long been involved in the art of 'heart healing,' yet I wonder who truly reigns supreme in this Puji Tianfei Temple."
The Lin clan of Fujian originated from the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The first ancestor to settle in Fujian was Lin Lu, also known as the Lin of Jin'an. During the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty, his descendant Lin Pi had nine sons who all served as prefects, thus establishing the Lin clan, which was called the Nine Prefects Lin.
The Lin family, known as the Nine Prefects of Tang, was large and influential. During the Song Dynasty, Lin Qi had nine sons, all of whom became prefects. They were also known as the Nine Prefects of Song. Although they were from the same origin, they were from different branches. The Lin family had many descendants and relatives. Most of the Lin families in Guangdong can be traced back to the Lin family of Jin'an. They were known for their family tradition of poetry and propriety and their success in the imperial examinations.
The Lin clan in Fujian and Guangdong has many branches, worshipping different ancestors, but they all worship the same ancestor, an unshakable ancestor. People of other surnames in Fujian and Guangdong also worship the Lin clan, the guardian deity of the people of Fujian and Guangdong. They are descendants of the six branches of the Tang Dynasty's Nine Herdsmen, and the Lin clan of Meizhou, Putian.
Daiyu frowned and let out a mournful sigh. "The Records of Meizhou states that the Heavenly Princess Cihang brought true light to the Western Paradise."
The Pu clan led the expansion of the temple, while the Lin clan controlled the morning bell and evening drum. The spring and autumn sacrifices were presided over by the government. Seven-tenths of the land and incense offerings went to local powerful clans, and three-tenths went to the Lin clan.
There were also countless instances of families arbitrarily altering the ancestral halls and palaces.
Great teacher, you think too highly of us.
This world is inherently interconnected; we are all intertwined.
This is the norm.
Si Chen closed his eyes and pondered, "Recently, the Lin family's stele forests in overseas vassal states such as Calicut, Luzon, and Taiwan have been smashed."
The Lin family contacted me.
They said they were going to give me a big gift.
"Hmm, and then?"
Si Chen looked at her silently.
Lin Daiyu's breathing became visibly erratic. "This gift...it can't be me, can it?"
Si Chen nodded slowly, "It is indeed strange that these people are using my treasure as a gift."
"Pah, who's your baby?"
Silence fell over the room for a moment.
Si Chen sighed, "It's true what they say, people leave and the world goes cold; the morals of the world are declining."
Your father has only been gone for ten days, and you are already so impatient.
Daiyu, when Brother Ruhai was alive, we were equals. It's not a loss for you to call me uncle.
"Don't fall into their trap!"
Lin Daiyu rolled her eyes at him. "Yes, my good uncle, all these storms outside are thanks to you. I'll take my leave now."
They took such good care of me.
She had never seen anyone take care of someone to bed.
Si Chen leaned down to look at the porcelain cup deeply embedded in the table. "Hmm, this tea has strength."
"Lin Qifeng can come in now."
"I want to see what this person is really planning."
The paladins and feathered guards at the entrance left in silence.
A short while later, a handsome middle-aged man walked in.
"Greetings to the Great and Wise Teacher."
"Please sit down."
Just as Lin Qifeng was about to walk up, Si Chen pointed to the seats below.
He retreated with a grim expression.
Si Chen said, "I've met Lin Ruhai once, but I don't know who you are. However, your behavior is truly disgusting."
Lin Qifeng's expression changed several times. "Great Master, you have misunderstood. It's just that Guan Ze is confused. Brother Ru Hai has already made proper arrangements."
At that time, the "Samadhi Fire" burned everything to ashes, so where would the remains come from?
Si Chen chuckled and scolded in a low voice, "I still thought too highly of you. The wickedness of the human heart is ten times worse than that of the Heavenly Demon."
"There's no need to hide it anymore."
"If they can't explain themselves in three sentences, they'll be beaten with sticks."
Lin Qifeng remained calm and cupped his hands, saying, "I've come to invite Miss Lin back."
Having said that, he raised his hand and presented a jade slip.
Si Chen held the whisk in his hand and slowly lowered it.
"Wait a minute, you mean you want to make a deal with me? That's completely unnecessary. You're insulting me, and you're insulting yourself. Have you gotten so used to doing business on the high seas that your stench of money is so unbearable?"
"I've never seen money."
"Money is just a number to me."
The two paladins drew their blades, about to strike Lin Qifeng with the Mark of Revenge.
Lin Qifeng hurriedly got up and left in a panic.
If you fall victim to this trick, there's only one way out: kill the opponent, or you'll never be able to escape.
The problem is that these vengeful paladins usually stick together, which is the most disgusting thing.
A just brawl!
The next day, Lin Qifeng came again, following behind Xu Wenjue.
Si Chen only said one sentence, "Brother, don't put me in a difficult position."
Xu Wenjue nodded and helplessly spread his hands towards Lin Qifeng.
Lin Qifeng was truly at a loss now.
We can't just barge into the inner quarters, can we?
Lin Daiyu's life trajectory was almost completely unwavering, consisting of the main hall of Florence and her inner quarters, a straight line without exception.
Song Yingxing was busy tinkering with paper boats and was under the special protection of the righteous followers and holy warriors, so that he could not be seen at all.
The six Ding and six Jia glared at him the moment they saw him.
Cao Youyi was busy all over the city every day, covered in dust and dirt.
Liu Ji was always moving about in high places, appearing and disappearing like a ghost.
And sure enough, this guy just stayed there.
It's as if they won't give up until they achieve their goal.
Si Chen ignored him and just told people to charge more for food so that he wouldn't eat and drink for free.
They then accelerated the production of paper boats.
It took three days to make three hundred paper boats. This was still a delicate task, unlike the wooden ox and flowing horse, which can be completely disassembled and divided into groups.
Si Chen, aboard the treasure ship Dinghai, looked down at the vast sea and felt boundless pride.
"Under the cover of night, load all three hundred fire oxen and two thousand wooden horses onto paper boats. The Feather Scale Guards will remain to guard the area. The Vengeful Holy Warriors will accompany the army north. Jiazi will personally lead one thousand volunteers onto the ships, carrying fifteen days' worth of provisions and supplies."
"Heading north to Juehua Island."