Therefore, Li Er became interested and asked," What is astronomy?"
Yan Jue deliberated for a moment and decided to change astronomy a little. He made up a story and said,"Astronomy is the study of the movement of the stars in the sky, exploring the unknown void, observing the stars at night to calculate the development of many things. This is probably astronomy.”
Li Er was shocked, Zhangsun Wuji was shocked, Fang Xuanling was shocked, Du Ruhui was shocked, and Wu Shi was shocked. Foolish Yuchi didn't understand.
The few of them looked at each other and found it difficult to ask questions. Zhangsun Wuji asked,"Have you divined the major events that are about to happen from the stars?”
Yan Jue said with a troubled expression," This is possible, but it will greatly shorten my lifespan. Before my master died, he told me not to deduce unless it was absolutely necessary. Otherwise, I would die from a disaster. My master was like this. He forcefully calculated the fate of the Great Sui Dynasty and forcefully shortened my lifespan by a hundred years. I want to live a few more years. Please don't make things difficult for me."”
Li Er nodded." Big things shorten one's lifespan. Small things should be harmless, right?" I won't let you predict the fate of the Great Tang, just predict what will happen in the second year of Zhenguan. If your lifespan is shortened, don't force it. If my Marquis is injured, I will feel heartache.”
These words were beautiful. It wasn't his body, so of course he didn't care. However, Yan Jue also wanted to take this opportunity to tell Li Er about the big event that was going to happen next year. Otherwise, it would be over when the time came.
"I need sixteen copper coins and a turtle shell.”
"Why do you need copper coins and turtle shells?" Li Er was surprised.”
Yan Jue smiled and said," The tortoise shell is compared to the sun and moon, and the copper coin is compared to the star palace. Master can calculate sixty-four palaces, and I can only calculate sixteen palaces. I think that if nothing major happens next year, I should be fine."”
Li Er ordered someone to go get it. After a cup of tea, he brought back the copper coins and turtle shell.
Yan Jue pretended to roll up his sleeves, which made them curious. He stuffed the copper coin into the turtle shell and closed his eyes.
Silently, he tapped his stomach, and a mouthful of blood surged up. He held it in his mouth, then smiled and began to shake the turtle shell.
Huala, huala, huala!
After shaking it sixteen times, he poured out the copper coins from the turtle shell and placed them properly. Yan Jue carefully looked at them for a few breaths.
Suddenly, his expression changed drastically. He threw his head back and spat out a mouthful of blood before falling back stiffly.
This frightened Li Er and the officials.
Li Er stood up and shouted,""Men, quickly go and get the imperial physician. Is Marquis Yan alright?”
Yan Jue waved his hand and said weakly,""There's no need to call for the imperial physician. This lowly subject is fine. It's just that I was punished for prying into the heavenly secrets, and my lifespan was shortened by 20 years. Sigh, it's beyond my power. This lowly subject really deserves to die.”
Li Er's face was full of guilt. His eyes turned red and he said in a trembling voice,"It's this one's fault, it's this one's fault. This one did not stop suspecting Marquis Yan and caused Marquis Yan to lose more than twenty years of his life. This one…this one's heart is uneasy. Marquis Yan…this one apologizes to you.”
Yan Jue sat down with Li Er's help. The officials were filled with anticipation. What did this guy calculate that his lifespan was shortened by 20 years?
Li Er said with concern," Marquis Yan, if the divination is correct, even if I have to bear the responsibility myself, I don't want Marquis Yan to lose twenty years of his life for the Great Tang. I can't feel at ease, so I'll drop the divination."”
"Your Majesty, my health is fine. So what if I lose a hundred years of my life for the Great Tang?" Yan Jue said anxiously. However, the result of my deduction is……”
"What is it?" The few of them were anxious and scratched their ears and cheeks.
Yan Jue said in a deep voice," I have predicted that a locust plague will descend in the summer of next year. It will cover the entire country and cause no crops to be harvested. Our Tang Empire will suffer a great loss. Wherever the locust plague passes, the green leaves and trees will be eaten up. The people will starve and exchange their children for food."”
Li Er's vision turned black, Zhangsun Wuji's vision turned black, Fang Xuanling's vision turned black, Du Ruhui's vision turned black, Wu Shi's vision turned black, and Foolish Yuchi's entire body turned black.
Li Er, who had almost fallen, shook his body and said in a trembling voice,""Is it true?"
"That's right. Your Majesty, please take precautions." Yan Jue nodded.”
"Locust plague…locust plague…locust plague.”Li Er looked up at the sky with pity and cried out,""What did I do wrong for the heavens to send such a disaster? Do you have any methods to guard against it?"
"Your Majesty, locusts lay eggs in autumn and hatch in spring. It's better to mobilize the entire population in winter to eliminate the eggs," said the warrior.”
Zhangsun Wuji frowned. How could it be removed by human power? This countermeasure is useless."
"Your Majesty, why don't we wait until the locusts hatch in spring and mobilize the entire population to capture them?" Fang Xuanling said.”
Li Er looked at Yan Jue.”
Yan Jue nodded and said," Your Majesty, locust plagues are actually very easy to eradicate. All we need to do is raise chickens in every household. When spring comes and the weather warms up, the locusts will hatch and the chickens will be released to the fields. The locusts will be eradicated."”
"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, Marquis Yan's good plan.”Du Ruhui was full of admiration for Yan Jue.
Li Er nodded with a smile." Marquis Yan, you are really a lucky general of the Tang Empire. The Tang Empire is blessed to have you. I have decided that after the autumn harvest next year, you and the Eldest Princess will be married. If the locust plague is really eliminated in advance, I will give you the title of Marquis of Chang 'an County. You don't have to return to your Langya County. You can stay in Chang' an and take up your post."”
Yan Jue was a little happy. Who would want to go to that godforsaken place like Langya? Chang 'an was the most prosperous city in the Tang Empire. The Marquis of Chang' an County would be promoted to the Duke of Chang 'an County and become a real big shot.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"How is Marquis Yan?" Li Er asked with concern. Why don't you stay in the palace for the night and let the imperial doctor diagnose you?”
"It's fine, Your Majesty. I only suffered a backlash, not an illness. I'll recover in a few days, but I won't be able to regain my lifespan.”
It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned this. However, Li Er felt extremely guilty. It was his curiosity that had caused the Marquis of Tang to lose twenty years of his life. Li Er decided to marry two more princesses to express his apology today.
Of course, this idea was in Li Er's head, and no one else could dig it out.
Zhangsun Wuji said," Marquis Yan, your master is an amazing person. I am more interested in your mathematics. I have studied mathematics before. Why don't we discuss it?"”
Yan Jue smiled even more happily. Zhangsun Fox was asking for a snub. A fifth-grade elementary school question was enough to send him to the Research Center for Abnormal People.
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