Under the instructions of the empress, the three incense cultivators who showed their strength to the ministers activated all the Zhongkui talismans in their bodies, and once again released wisps of incense divine power into the phantom behind them.
Under the blessing of this incense divine power.
The phantom of Zhong Kui behind them became solid again.
And their actions also attracted the attention of the officials in the court, causing them to look sideways. When they saw the face of the phantom clearly for the first time, they couldn't help but exclaimed!
Zhong Kui's shadow was no stranger to all the officials present.
Just a year ago, at the beginning of his rise, the painting "Zhong Kui Catching Ghosts" painted by Gu Changsheng had appeared in various places in the Zhou Dynasty on that day. Zhong Kui's portrait and his face also began to appear on that day.
Deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Now I see the phantom of Zhong Kui.
They all reacted.
But after coming back to their senses, they had more doubts in their hearts.
this.
"How can this "Zhong Kui's Ghost Hunting Picture" gather the power of faith?"
Looking at the shocked eyes of the ministers.
The empress smiled slightly, stroking her hands and said, "This is the second thing I want to tell you all today."
"Xuan Guqing's family has entered the palace!"
As the empress's voice fell.
The melodious bell rang again.
All the ministers turned their heads to look, only to see Gu Changsheng dressed in a Confucian robe like Sheng Xue. He looked like a young master from Mo Shang, just like in the painting, walking slowly, elegant and outstanding.
The moment he appeared, all the officials couldn't help but praise him in their hearts.
And after admiring.
Thinking of what the empress had said before, their eyes looked at Gu Changsheng again. In addition to admiration, they also had an unconcealed sense of awe!
There is no shortage of talented people in Zhou Dynasty.
It’s not like Dazhou has never had a genius.
But according to what the empress said.
This sage who ruled the country not only created many famous works, but now even his "Zhong Kui's Ghost Hunting Picture" can gather the power of faith to replace the authority of the gods of the Great Zhou Dynasty?
The ministers were shocked.
Gu Changsheng naturally saw it in his eyes.
However, he was not afraid.
After the incense cultivators refined Zhong Kui's talisman and transferred to become Zhong Kui's divine cultivators, their strength, training efficiency, and future upper limit all far exceeded those of the incense cultivators trained by the previous spiritual academy deity Zhuan.
Moreover, compared to the selfish cultivators of the spiritual academy.
Zhong Kui's spiritual cultivator is obviously more selfless.
after all.
As long as they do things for the people, especially for the god Zhuan who believes that the statue of Zhong Kui can catch ghosts and monsters for them.
Then they can gain an increase in their faith and divine power, and truly experience the rewards of working for the people and slaying demons.
With such a positive drive, their enthusiasm is obviously much greater than that of ordinary incense cultivators.
"I, Gu Changsheng, have met Your Majesty."
Gu Changsheng finished his salute.
The empress looked at Gu Changsheng with boundless surprise in her eyes.
Yesterday when Xuanyuan Xue brought Gu Changsheng into the palace for an audience, the empress was still worried about those incense cultivators.
The arrival of Gu Changsheng gave the empress the feeling that the imperial examination had given out a super gift package named Gu Changsheng.
Especially after seeing the strength of the incense god cultivators, the empress immediately nodded and agreed to Gu Changsheng's plan to establish the [Inspection God Division].
Naturally, Gu Changsheng took on the role of the chief officer of the Patrolling Divine Division.
Today's meeting is actually to announce the news to all officials!
The empress and Gu Changsheng briefly explained the situation of Zhong Kui's spiritual cultivation.
Gu Changsheng, in particular, focused on the key points.
"The number of Zhong Kui's magical talismans, as well as the strength of Zhong Kui's divine cultivators, depend on "Zhong Kui's magical talismans".
What is the promotion effect of Kui’s Ghost Hunting Picture among the people?"
Hear this.
Among the officials present, including those from the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial College, their expressions changed slightly and they were a little embarrassed.
Especially the old supervisor Zheng Song Wen.
He also heard about the poor promotion of "Zhong Kui's Ghost Hunting Picture" among the people, but he didn't pay much attention at the time.
Now that I think about it, I just feel extremely guilty.
Not to mention Shangguan Hong.
Before, he was wholeheartedly trying to recruit Gu Changsheng to the Ministry of Etiquette, but now he has no such face at all.
I feel guilty for these two old people.
Gu Changsheng was quite calm.
This really can't be regarded as Shangguan Hong and Song Wen's fault.
The situation in "Zhong Kui's Ghost Hunting Picture" is quite special.
The previous national-level masterpieces, including the one written by Gu Changsheng a long time ago, which passionately insulted one of the three major academies, "Ju Ge Xing" of Wenwen Academy, have been widely sung.
This is all inseparable from the promotion and singing of the Imperial College and the Ministry of Rites.
The reason why "Zhong Kui's Ghost Hunting Picture" could not be promoted.
It wasn't that Shangguan Hong and Song Wen were sitting there without food, but that the resistance below was too great.
Those local spiritual institutions will not watch "Zhong Kui's Ghost Hunting Picture" appear among the people, which may carve up their interests.
Gu Changsheng, who rose up from Nankang Mansion, knows this very well.
For local spiritual institutions, a very important source of income is the sale of amulets carved by the spiritual institutions to enshrine the city god.
The effect of the amulet is strong or weak depending on the amount of faith the city god invested in seal carving.
Correspondingly, the levels of spiritual talismans are naturally different.
The worst.
Don't say ninth grade, tenth grade.
Even the evil evil monsters cannot stop it. It is really just a psychological effect.
But the price is still not low.
Even if a common person spends all the money he saves after working hard for a year, it will only be enough to buy a dozen or so.
But how long does a magic talisman last?
There will be no effect after a month or two!
This is the local spiritual academy, an important means of plundering people's wealth.
But if "Zhong Kui's Ghost Hunting Picture" is promoted.
A rubbing of "Zhong Kui's Picture of Catching Ghosts" can directly serve as a protective effect for local spiritual institutions, second-class or even first-class city god talismans. The price is not high, and even the Imperial College and the Ministry of Rites have funded it, calling on Confucian scholars to donate.
Compulsory rubbings of Zhong Kui's Ghost Hunting Pictures were distributed to the people.
A picture can last three years or more.
If it really comes to that, can the local spiritual talismans still be sold?
How is that possible!
so.
There must be some obstruction from the local spiritual institution.
This is also the fundamental reason why Gu Changsheng requested the establishment of the [Xunshen Division].
With this name.
Only then did he have the confidence and righteous reputation to promote Zhong Kui's talisman among the people!
"In the Patrol God Division, there is a Patrol God Envoy as the chief officer, and the grade is tentatively set at the sixth level. Under it are the left and right deputy Patrol God Envoys, twenty-four Lang officers, and one hundred and eight Patrol God Guards, all of which are temporary.
After taking office, we will make additions and deletions as appropriate."
"There are three responsibilities of the Patrol God Division!"
"The first is to investigate the illegal activities of local gods!"...
"The second is to investigate the illegal practices of local gods!"
"Third, it lies in supporting local Shinto justice!"