Looking at the orderly walls of the neighborhood outside the car window, which were as straight as the chessboard on which the immortals placed their pieces, Zhao Shu could roughly deduce the layout of the neighborhood in his mind, even though he couldn't let go of the paper crane to investigate on his behalf.
"How's it going? Your Majesty, it looks like it's not as lively as Dongsheng City, right?" Qian Shaobai was also in the carriage.
Not long ago, Zhao Shui left Tiancheng Mountain and came to the Imperial Capital with Qian Shaobai. Although Tiancheng Mountain and the Imperial Capital are only a few hundred miles apart, walking on the official road on the ground requires passing through several passes and key points, which shows the precautions.
So strict.
And the closer he got to the Imperial Capital, the more obvious Zhao Shu felt, an invisible restriction restraining his own magic power. When he saw the walls of the Imperial Capital, Zhao Shu discovered that his half-immortal body was originally as light as a feather and could lift off the ground at any time.
It actually became heavy and sluggish, and I couldn't fly even if I wanted to.
In the past, the Tianxia Dynasty established five capitals in five directions, in order to praise the officials and stabilize the five qi, which served as the basis for the laws and regulations. The emperor's capital served as the place where the five directions and five qi converged and supported. The atmosphere was mysterious and various magic techniques were used.
All of this is not functioning properly. Even the Taoist Immortal Family and the great demons and evil spirits do not dare to act arbitrarily under the emperor.
It's just that Zhao Shu didn't expect that after hundreds of years of war, the emperor would still have such a strong restriction.
"I saw that the houses were all enclosed within walls, and people seemed to have to have a certificate to prove their entry and exit?" Zhao Shu couldn't help but asked: "Is this too restrictive for the people?"
Qian Shaobai shook his head and said: "Young Daoist Zhao don't know yet, but after the battle of slaying the dragon, the emperor's capital was already dilapidated. Although the imperial palace was later placed here, it also housed a large number of people.
However, due to the decline of people's livelihood and the depression of all industries, thieves often appeared in the capital, and even evil assassins were hiding in it. As a last resort, the capital had to be rebuilt drastically, divided into quarters, built fences, and set up curfews to facilitate the census of the population.
Household registration and eradicating lawlessness.”
"This can indeed prevent thieves. I remember that I was assassinated by spies from the Jiuli Kingdom in Longzangpu in Dongshengdu."
Zhao Shu was still secretly calculating when he spoke. He suspected that the entire emperor was an altar. Through the strict and orderly layout of the city, city and palace, it formed a wide-ranging ban. This method was better than Dongshengdu.
Those Kanyu teachers are even more clever.
"With Brother Zhao's current level of cultivation, he is no longer afraid of assassination methods." Qian Shaobai said.
"That's not necessarily the case." Zhao Shu caressed his face, and he found that the effect of changing the description of Jiutian Yuntai was not broken by the ban. o_m
"I heard afterwards that you killed Cao Qingwei and all the cursed beings by yourself." Qian Shaobai said: "Even if the assassination of the Rising Sun Sect was anticipated in advance, you still had to do it under the siege of so many cursed beings.
Unscathed, and killing all the assassins, I'm afraid it may not be easy for any of the Four Immortals to do it."
Zhao Miao smiled and said, "Isn't it bad to evaluate your elders like this?"
"Others may not know it yet, but I know the inside story." Qian Shaobai replied: "The master intends to ask you, Daoyou Zhao, to replace the Four Immortals and assist the left prime minister. Without the guarantee of profound magical power, I'm afraid it will be difficult to accomplish this."
"I just have a hard life, and changing my appearance can't change my life." Zhao Shu laughed at himself.
"But I think Zhao Daoyou seems to be enjoying it?" Qian Shaobai asked.
"I just have a vague understanding." Zhao Shu said: "Instead of dwelling on the past and living in hesitation, it is better to start with the immediate steps and do something to change the current situation."
Qian Shaobai asked curiously: "This doesn't seem to be some profound and obscure truth."
Zhao Shu nodded and said: "Yes, it is the most plain and simple truth, but after all, you have to experience it personally to truly understand it, otherwise it will be just words."
Qian Shaobai showed a thoughtful expression. Seeing him like this, Zhao Shui gradually understood why Han Yuanzi valued this person.
Qian Shaobai's mind is actually more transparent than Zhao Shu's. There is no need to worry too much about things in this world. The people who can be sent to He Qingchen to work are all rare talents.
The carriage slowly arrived in front of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Before Zhao Shu entered the door, he saw that the outside was crowded with all kinds of carriages, horses and chariots, accompanied by servants, all of whom presumably belonged to the noble family of the capital.
"It seems that Mr. Zuo Xiang is full of distinguished guests." Zhao Shu joked: "I wonder if I have the honor to meet you? I'm afraid it won't be my turn today."
"Fellow Daoist Zhao is joking. As long as you are willing to come, Mr. Zuo Xiang will definitely meet you." Qian Shaobai led Zhao Shu to the Prime Minister's Mansion. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
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In front of the door.
The guard sergeant Kong Wu was very powerful. When he saw Qian Shaobai, he raised his hands and saluted: "Qian Shaoqing, my lord has something to say. If you return home, go and recover immediately."
"I understand." Qian Shaobai gestured to Zhao Shu next to him: "This is Xu Huaiyu, an expert from the Xian family who was specially summoned by your Excellency. He will often come in and out of the Prime Minister's Mansion in the future. Please don't offend me."
"I humbly obey my orders." The sergeant glanced at Zhao Mi, then raised his hand and responded.
After entering the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zhao Shu whispered to Qian Shaobai: "If I'm not mistaken, the soldier's cultivation level is close to the Xuanzhu. A gatekeeper of the Prime Minister's Mansion actually has such a cultivation level. Is it too much for Mr. Zuo Prime Minister?"
Extravagant and extravagant?”
"If the gatekeeper has no cultivation, I'm afraid those arrogant people will rush into the house brazenly." Qian Shaobai led Zhao Shu through the living room, where there were many dignitaries standing or sitting on the left and right.
When these people saw Qian Shaobai, their expressions immediately changed, and they were full of flattery. They stepped forward and said: "Qian Shaoqing! You are finally here! We have been waiting for a long time and have not been able to meet the Left Prime Minister in person. Can you?
To convey to you, we are willing to donate our land in the manor in the suburbs, but I only hope that the Prime Minister of the Left can be more generous!"
Qian Shaobai just smiled calmly: "My Lord Zuo Xiang has made his own judgment on this matter, and it is not for me to speak nonsense. @ESSENTIAL\/书馆·无码在线观看~~My Lord Zuo Xiang is busy with official duties, please wait for a moment.
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After finishing his business-like remarks, Qian Shaobai and Zhao Mi squeezed out of the crowd and hurriedly crossed the courtyard.
"It seems that you are also a famous person." Zhao Shu asked: "Those nobles gave you gifts a lot, right?"
"There are quite a few, not to mention the rare treasures. The singers and dancers alone have given away more than a hundred people." Qian Shaobai didn't hide it at all: "But I rejected them all. These people are stupid enough. They never
I just don’t know what I want.”
Zhao Shu also became interested: "What do fellow Taoist Qian want?"
Qian Shaobai looked forward with a serious expression: "An experience."
Zhao Shu didn't say anything more after hearing this. Qian Shaobai's future achievements are destined not to be ignored. Compared with his confusion in the past, Qian Shaobai's heart towards the Tao is very firm, and he is not entangled in the world of mortals. Even in the court, he is still
Being able to keep quiet and free from contamination is something Zhao Shu couldn't do in the past.
Not long after, the two came to the main hall where He Qingchen was. An official was reporting official business. After hearing this, He Qingchen looked at the official document in his hand and scolded: "This is how you do things in Shaoyang County? The fields are not divided into fertile and poor ones.
Regardless of the plains or hills, you cut the fields into pieces here and there. How do you want the people to work?"
He Qingchen's tone was not serious, but the official's face turned pale and he broke out in a cold sweat, as if he had to use all his strength just to stay standing.
"Also, I asked you to carry out land reclamation from swamps, why is the progress so slow?" He Qingchen took out another official document: "This is the result of my sending people to Fengmu and Guipu counties for inspection.
What does it mean if you haven't done half of the job? If you don't want to do it, just say so. Linxi County still lacks a few beacon watchers."
The official was shaky and kept saying: "The lower official is incompetent, but Fengmu, there are barbarian chiefs in the counties of Guipu who are obstructing them. They are used to fishing and hunting in the swamps, resisting the government's encirclement and land reclamation, and even injured many government officials."
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"Three years ago, I asked you to contact the barbarian chieftains to preach more about the benefits of building land and live in peace, distribute farm tools, and teach farming methods, just to smoothly spread the land around the swamp." He Qingchen narrowed his eyes and said, "I will give you enough time.
Day, is this the result you handed over?"
The official fell to his knees, grabbed the tunnel with his head and said: "This official is incompetent, please be kind to Mr. Zuo Xiang, give me another year, and I must complete the land reclamation in the county!"
"Stop knocking, it won't do any good even if you smash your head." He Qingchen frowned, looked up at Zhao Shu and the other two, motioned them to sit aside with his eyes, and then said: "Tomorrow you will submit another report about the matter.
The memorial for conferring land and building land clearly states what should be done. After one year, it will be examined and approved according to the instructions. If it cannot be done, you can go to see the beacon fire."
"I obey my command!" The official kowtowed several times, and then hurriedly exited the main hall. Zhao Shu saw that his collar was soaked, which showed the importance of He Qingchen's authority.
"Are you here?" He Qingchen rubbed his brows, showing a hint of tiredness: "I have already heard from Master about Dunjia Mountain. The Immortal Family Cave is inherently mysterious and unpredictable. Although I missed it for a while, the future is still there.
Have the opportunity."
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Sir, there is no need to comfort me, I won’t lose my composure because of this.” Zhao Shu said with a smile.
"Then it seems that I have overthought it." He Qingchen cheered up and asked, "You should know that the reason I invite you to come to the Imperial Capital this time is to praise the inheritance of the Ceremony Officer."
Zhao Shu nodded, and He Qingchen said: "Then let me make it clear, I need the rituals and rituals of the Tianxia Dynasty's ceremonial officer, not only those profound and wonderful methods that can control the wind and rain, and command hundreds of gods, but also those that can be used for
Funeral rituals and festival sacrifices in the city and countryside."
"Isn't it the purpose of Mr. Zuo Xiang to reset the laws and regulations?" Zhao Shu asked.
He Qingchen said: "Then let me ask you, what exactly are the laws and regulations?"
"Always keep the Qi of heaven and earth in motion, clearly determine the yin and yang of humans and ghosts, and suppress all injustice." Zhao Shu replied: "In this way, the universe can be stabilized and the common people can be benefited."
"Yes, but not entirely." He Qingchen shook his head and said: "The discipline is based on rules and regulations at the top, and customs and education at the bottom. I went through the history books and found that the ceremonial officers of the Tianxia Dynasty were not just warlocks, but people who shouldered responsibilities.
The responsibility of educating all peoples.
Especially since the Tianxia Dynasty expanded its territory thousands of miles away, many remote places have not been transformed by kings, and their customs are very different from those in China. They praise officials, pass down clothes, teach rituals and music, and teach texts. In my opinion, this is the foundation of the laws and regulations. Not only
It is the shrine of the great king of the five directions and five virtues."
Zhao Shu didn't expect He Qingchen to be able to see this layer. Although he had similar thoughts in the past, he didn't go into details.
"So Mr. Zuo Xiang hopes that I can re-edit the rituals and teach them to everyone, so as to educate all people?" Zhao Shu asked.
He Qingchen said: "As far as the Xiong Kingdom is concerned, there are many rituals and rituals left over from the Tianxia Dynasty in the countryside and markets. However, after a hundred years of war, many of them have changed and even become bad customs, including many sacrificial rituals."
It is an obscene act of worshiping ghosts and gods. But I hope to sweep away all these miscellaneous chaos and unify the sacrificial rituals."
Zhao Shu was indeed shocked by He Qingchen's ambition, but he did not lose his mind. Instead, he said: "Unifying etiquette and law is a matter of course. But has Mr. Zuo ever thought about it, precisely because the local customs and customs vary from place to place?"
1, will there be a lot of chaos? If we forcefully clean it up, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive."
"Of course I won't do it rashly." He Qingchen explained: "At least here, the various customs are differentiated - if it is worshiping evil gods and extorting blood and food, then it is killing evil spirits and destroying temples, which is irrefutable; if
If the villagers take it upon themselves to do so, they should be advised; if the customs change, then establish the orthodox tradition and wait for them to imitate it. If it is too remote, or they join the barbarians, then it is not limited to a temporary period, changing customs is a long-term matter."
Zhao Shu thought of the official just now, who seemed to be involved in the affairs of the barbarian chieftain. He Qingchen had made arrangements several years in advance, which showed that he had a long-term vision.
"I understand." Zhao Shu knocked on his head: "The rituals and rituals of the Zan Li officials are all here. I just need the Zuo Xiang to give me a pen."
He Qingchen smiled: "How can one pen be enough? I have gathered five hundred people and set up a new praise department in Taipingfang next door. You can edit the regulations there. If you have anything, you can come to me at any time.
Not everyone has the benefits of waiting.”
"Master Zuo Xiang is quite generous." Zhao Shu sighed with emotion. He didn't expect that when he came to the imperial capital, he would have to go back to his old profession.
"I didn't just find those five hundred people randomly." He Qingchen said: "They all have bachelors, temple congratulators, and masters of ceremonies from all over the Xiong Kingdom. Some of their ancestors were praise officers, but they are not as powerful as you.
I have asked them to sort out the folk customs and etiquette of various places in the Xiong Kingdom. After you review it, you can see what needs to be changed and tell them directly. I will arrange these people to go to various places to build temples, guard shrines, and perform rituals."
"Guanse?" Zhao Miao asked in surprise.
"What? I'm not allowed to learn from Huaxu Kingdom?" He Qingchen said: "I have always felt that Huaxu Kingdom's Guanshe system is useful, but you didn't manage it well. How can six Guanshe be enough?
There should be at least a hundred stores opened in Xiong Country!"
This time, Zhao Shu was frightened: "A hundred families?"
"Of course, is it possible that it is like the Chongxuan Hall, where a few high-ranking disciples can entertain themselves by setting up a hall of immortal blood?" He Qingchen said: "I know very well that the hall system is not for cultivating immortals and learning Taoism.
It is assumed that the purpose is to cultivate magicians for the country. In this case, the more people, the better."
"Can the Xiong Kingdom afford such a huge expenditure of money to build a pavilion?" Zhao Shu asked curiously.
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He Qingchen smiled and said: "Before the drastic changes in Dongsheng Capital, I heard that you had presided over the compilation of the laws and regulations of Huaxu Kingdom? You also created the "Three Days and Nine Grades" and planned to set up a subject to select scholars?
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"Yes, Mr. Zuo Xiang is well-informed." Zhao Shu immediately reacted: "You don't want to do this in the bear country, do you?"
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