Chapter 134: Visit Baiyun Temple again during the Chinese New Year
"Crash-"
"Crash-"
Lu Zheng was serving tea, water and pastries to the girls. Xiao Cui wanted to move, but Lu Zheng pushed her back and told her to continue playing.
It was approaching noon, Xiaocui was going to prepare lunch, and then Lu Zheng served it.
A few people were playing and chatting.
"Both Amber and Qian are not here. It seems that the Peach Blossom Temple is quite busy?"
Shen Ying nodded, "Yesterday and today, there were a lot of people. The people are pious and want to have a better life in the coming year."
"Congratulations sister."
"I have to thank your Lu Lang for mentioning "Tao Yao" to me. By the way, my sister didn't ask Mr. Lu to compose a poem for you?" Shen Ying said with a smile, and at the same time glanced at Lu Zheng.
Liu Qingquan's face turned red, but she did not embarrass Lu Zheng. Instead, she shook her head and said, "Lu Lang has already made a painting for me."
"oh--"
Shen Yingzuo suddenly understood, smiled and touched another card, "Yaoji."
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"I'm acting stupid again, give me money, give me money!"
Mahjong without money has no soul, so even if a few people play mahjong, they will get money, but it’s just a pennie or two, which is better than nothing, just a feeling.
Liu Qingquan had the worst plan, but he was really lucky. Both Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying only won a small amount. On the contrary, Liu Qingquan played tricks at every turn and collected dozens of dollars.
Huh? Three of the four people won money?
Lu Zheng smacked his lips, took out another copper coin, and handed it to Liu Qingquan.
Liu Qingquan took it with a smile, and then happily put it in her small purse.
Lu Zheng could clearly see that this small purse was already bulging, and it seemed that Liu Qingquan had won a lot of money on New Year's Eve.
It seems that if Liu Qingquan wants to buy any snacks in the future, she won’t have to ask Liu Qingyan for money.
But with Lu Zheng here, will Liu Qingquan still be short of snacks?
"It's time to eat!"
Xiaocui's voice interrupted Liu Qingquan's steps to win money.
After a few people finished the game, they ate in the front hall and then went back to the private room to continue. It seemed that they were not satisfied yet.
A day passed, and the few of them did not play chess, did not go out in the forest, and spent all their time being killed by mahjong.
It is indeed a big killer...
Shen Shizhong, it's time for Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan to go back.
"It's quite fun. I'll ask Xiaocui to carve another one out of peach wood, so you don't have to bring it with you next time you come here." Shen Ying said.
Xiaocui packed up the mahjong and gave it back to Liu Qingyan. Liu Qingyan was not polite. She even played it at her home yesterday afternoon. If she hadn't been visiting Taohuaping today and there weren't enough people in her family, Mrs. Liu wouldn't have even played it.
I would definitely be willing to let her take mahjong out with her.
Shen Ying sent a few people to the door, watched them get into the car and leave, then waved from a distance and turned back to the courtyard.
In the car, a few people staggered back, resting and eating snacks, which was so comfortable.
"Lu Lang."
"Um?"
Liu Qingyan said hesitantly, "I'm also planning to go to Renxintang for a consultation tomorrow."
"Don't you want to rest for two more days?"
"Go and see if there are any patients, and if dad is busy."
Lu Zheng nodded, "Okay, it just so happens that I'm going to Baiyun Temple tomorrow to see the master and see if I can come back with some magic."
"By the way, when are you free, we can go to Baiyun Temple together. Shaotong Mountain has a nice view."
Liu Qingyan blinked, thought for a while and then said, "Okay."
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Going to the peach grove in the middle of the night, Shen Ying was moved and allowed Lu Zheng to enjoy the attentive service of the peach blossom fairy until dawn.
Early the next morning, an energetic Lu Zheng went up to Shaotong Mountain carrying stalactite springs and Ganoderma lucidum wine.
"Last time it was scorpion wine, this time it's Ganoderma lucidum wine, you have your heart."
Taoist Master Mingzhang took a sip and said, "The county god came to express his gratitude and said that you helped destroy Nether Night Mountain?"
Lu Zheng nodded, "King Yelan has become a ghost stone ghost corpse, and Mrs. Shen has obtained the heart of the underworld. The two parties have formed a deadly feud. It just happened that King Yelan was killed and a soul was destroyed, so the disciple just wanted to try his own. skill."
Taoist Master Mingzhang shook his head, "You are quite courageous. You have not practiced for more than a year and yet you dare to follow the City God into the Netherworld.
But it’s better to go and experience things, feel more about the spirit of the netherworld, and you will be able to recognize ghosts at a glance when you encounter them in the human world."
Lu Zheng and Taoist Master Ming Zhang were playing chess, drinking, and chatting casually.
Taoist Master Mingzhang did not investigate Lu Zheng's cultivation status. After all, Lu Zheng had already succeeded in refining Qi. If he always used Qi to investigate, he would inevitably be suspected of spying.
Lu Zheng didn't ask Taoist Master Mingzhang if he wanted to learn anything again. One was that what he had learned now was enough for the time being, and the other was that he couldn't ask for something every time he came, which seemed a bit utilitarian.
During the Chinese New Year, it would be nice to come up the mountain to play chess, drink, chat with Taoist Master Mingzhang, and cultivate relationships.
"I read your song "Tao Yao", and it is indeed very well written. Are you really not going to take the exam to be a scholar this year?"
The imperial examination system of the Jing Dynasty was generally similar to that of ancient China, but it was simpler and more flexible.
The first step is the annual local examination. Each scholar takes the examination in the place of residence, which is divided into state examination and county examination. If you pass the examination, you will be given the title of scholar.
With the title of scholar, you can go to official schools such as county schools or state schools. Of course, you can also study at home or enter a private academy.
The second step is that in the autumn of every three years, the imperial court will hold the Qiu Wei Examination in various provinces. This exam is much more difficult than the local exams. Those who pass the exam are called Juren, and they are qualified to become low-level local officials, such as Chief Li of Tonglin County was born in Lingbeidao Juren.
By the way, Da Jing Dynasty is divided into three levels: Daozhou County, for example, Tonglin County is under Yizhou, and Yizhou is under Lingbei Road.
It is similar to modern provinces, cities and counties. It seems that political governance takes different paths to achieve the same goal.
Huh? Thinking about it this way, haven’t I not left the novice village yet?
When other people travel through time for a year, they either come up with nuclear fusion and sky fortresses, or they turn the world upside down with one person and one person. Isn’t it a little bit of a downfall for me, and is it a hindrance to all the bad guys in the world?
Forget it, forget it, there are bosses like Yelan Wang before leaving Novice Village, and there are masters like Shen Ying, Taoist Master Mingzhang and Xin Zhanting. What if we really get out?
Play it safe, unless there is really no light of luck to consume for cultivation, I will continue to fall in love in Tonglin County.
Wouldn't it be nice to play with the art of flower arrangement from time to time?
Bringing the topic back...
The third step is the next spring after the Qiu Wei period. The imperial court will hold another Spring Wei examination in Zhongjing. Only those who have passed the Qiu Wei period and have never been officials can take the exam. Those who pass the examination will directly enter the sight of the imperial center. , it can be regarded as one step to reach the sky, and he was called a Jinshi.
In addition, the top three appointed by Emperor Jing, the Imperial College in Zhongjing, etc. can only be regarded as various supplements to the huge imperial examination system of the Jing Dynasty.
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"I won't go." Lu Zheng shook his head, "This disciple is really not interested in being an official. It doesn't matter if he waits until he is interested to take the exam."
Taoist Master Mingzhang just felt sorry for Lu Zheng's literary talents. Lu Zheng didn't go, which actually suited him better. Anyway, he had cultivated himself, so he wouldn't be afraid of official punishment if he didn't commit any crime. He also had an industry to generate income at home, so he didn't have to worry about food and clothing, so he could concentrate on cultivating Taoism.
OK.
"Forget it, in fact, you are successful in refining your qi. If you really want to be an official, the imperial court will admit you. However, unless you have outstanding political achievements, you will inevitably be squeezed out by other colleagues who came from the imperial examination." Taoist priest Ming Zhang gave Lu Zheng a call in advance.
A vaccination.
Lu Zheng nodded to express his understanding.
People have worked hard to get up from humble beginnings, and they have a group of classmates and connections. If you suddenly land in the air, they will certainly not be happy with you.
Not to mention that you have a hard time cultivating Taoism and refining qi. Others will not understand you because they are not in the same system.
Fortunately, Lu Zheng will not become an official.
Just kidding, Tonglin County household registration is not a panacea. If I really pass the exam, the court will only need to give me a political review. Without a "personal history", I will definitely be exposed.
The best result is that the background is unknown and the person will not be hired. The worst result is that he is regarded as a spy for other countries or forces and is immediately sentenced to death. That would be dumbfounding.
Don't underestimate the court of the Great Jing Dynasty. This is a parallel world similar to ancient China. It is a unified dynasty, not a pirate society like Angsa, which doesn't care about anything.
Therefore, Lu Zheng stated that he would never enter the core circle of various forces before he had the strength to destroy the Great Jing Dynasty.
Without entering the core interest circle, there is no need for people to investigate themselves in depth.
When my strength is in place, I really want to be an official in the Da Jing Dynasty...
Yaya, political achievements, isn’t that how much you want?
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After having a vegetarian meal at Baiyuntuan and playing a game with Taoist Master Mingzhang in the afternoon, Lu Zheng said goodbye and left.
As soon as she walked out of the backyard, she saw Yuan Jing looking pale and clutching her chest. She was helped in by Yuan Ning, a Taoist priest.
Lu Zheng hurriedly stepped forward and held Yuan Jing's other side, "Senior Brother Yuan Jing, what's wrong with you?"
Yuan Jing shook his head and sighed, "Oh, I was careless for a moment!"
Lu Zheng, "..."
Yuanning, "..."
Lu Zheng glanced at Yuanning, but he didn't look surprised at all.
Seeing Lu Zheng looking at him, Yuanning explained, "Three days ago, Zhang Yuanwai of Pingtan County went to the mountain to ask for help. He said that there was a ghost in his old house, so senior brother went down the mountain to kill the ghost."
Yuan Ning turned around and glanced at Yuan Jing's pale face, "Is that evil ghost powerful?"
Yuan Jing shook her head and nodded, "I'm an average person, but I didn't expect him to have the ability to curse blood. I accidentally sucked out 20% of my blood by him, and the loss was considerable."
"That evil ghost..."
"Already dead." Yuan Jing said.
Lu Zheng nodded. It seemed that although Yuan Jing was always careless, she was still quite strong. Although she was plotted against, she still successfully completed the task of going down the mountain.
"I will go to see the master first, and then I will rest for five days to replenish my energy and blood."
"Junior Brother Yuan Zheng still has some scorpion wine he brought last time. I'll pour you a pot."
"good!"
So Lu Zheng just came out, and then helped Yuan Jing back to Taoist Master Mingzhang's quiet room.
After paying homage to the master and then reporting the process of getting rid of the ghosts, Taoist Master Ming Zhang poured a pound of Ganoderma lucidum wine sent by Lu Zheng to Yuan Jing with a look of helplessness on his face, and asked him to drink it while he was cultivating.
After helping Yuan Jing to his bedroom, and chatting for a few more words, Lu Zheng went out, used his magic technique, and returned to Tonglin County.