Xiangjiabao, as the name suggests, most of the people here have the surname Xiang and are related to each other. In today's world, clans are extremely powerful and even fill the gaps in some places governed by the government. The key to clans is unity.
Originally, the county magistrate was a little worried about whether they would conflict with the Xiang family if they wanted to take people. Although the government was not afraid of this, it was still a troublesome matter. Unexpectedly, the people outside Xiangjiabao mostly gloated about their misfortune, let alone for the sake of others.
Xiang Rulin had a conflict with the government. This shows that Xiang Rulin's relationship with his family is not very good.
After a brief discussion between the county magistrate, Taoist Zhou, and three people from each household, they decided to take Xiang Rulin to the county seat and imprison him temporarily, and then report it to the government.
This case has a great impact. It will definitely alarm the government and maybe even the state. There are still many procedures to go through in the follow-up.
Although Qi Xuansu happened to be going to Tianshui Mansion, he still didn't want to get involved too deeply. After all, his identity as a man in black was fake and could be used as a temporary emergency. He really thought that he was a man in black and was dealing with people from the government in a arrogant manner.
Sooner or later it will be exposed.
In addition, the heavy snow had stopped, so Qi Xuansu said goodbye to the three of them. The reason was that he was still responsible for General Loulan's errands and could not delay. By this time, the case was clear, and it could even be said that the case had been solved, and the three of them did not need to find anyone.
Sharing the responsibilities, he naturally agreed happily, but he was polite enough to save his face. After returning to the county town from Xiangjiabao, he held a farewell banquet for Qi Xuansu.
Qi Xuansu left the county seat and continued towards the capital.
He planned to take a short rest in Fucheng, then pass through Tianshui Prefecture, leave Liangzhou and enter Qinzhou.
The rest of the journey was uneventful.
Qi Xuansu hurriedly arrived at the capital city of Tianshui Prefecture. After all, it was the center of Yizhou, so it was bustling and lively. There was not only the Taiping Inn, but also the branch halls of Huasheng Hall and Tianji Hall. It was a pity that Qi Xuansu was short of money.
There was still three hundred Taiping left, so after much trouble, he gave the inn couple one hundred Taiping, and spent fifty Taiping himself, leaving only one hundred and fifty Taiping left.
Qi Xuansu had heard about the rules in the officialdom. When other officials cross the border, the local government not only has to receive them, but also Zhi Jing. But the three of them just held a banquet and had no intention of paying, which made him a little disappointed. Probably
It's because the level of his personal soldier is too low.
In fact, the imperial court does have such rules, and just as Qi Xuansu guessed, not all levels of people can receive this kind of treatment. If Qin Wubing passed by in person, that would be the case.
According to common practice, the deputy governor is equivalent to the governor, the chief military officer of the garrison, and the assistant minister's salary is about 100 taipings for food and fodder, and 300 taipings is Zhijing. The higher up, the governor is equivalent to the governor, and the admiral is the commander-in-chief of military affairs.
The remuneration for officials and ministers is two hundred Taiping for food and fodder, and four hundred Taiping for Zhi Jing. As for the senior officials, there is no regular rule. How to receive them all depends on the local government.
, even if you want to build a large sedan chair that can be carried by thirty-two people, it is not impossible.
As for the Taoist sect, because Xuan Sheng strictly prohibited it, there is no such rule. Let alone what happens in private, at least they dare not show it to the public. Unlike the imperial yamen, these Zhijing expenses can be recorded openly, even if they commit crimes in the future.
Even if the superiors come down to check the accounts, they won't be held responsible for the money spent. It's just a habit and it's hard to hold anyone accountable.
Without special opportunities, Qi Xuansu would not be able to come into contact with these officials. What he can really come into contact with are these county-level officials. He is a seventh-grade Taoist priest, or a sixth-grade Taoist priest. These people are also in the sixth and seventh grades.
The left and right are quite similar.
As for the Qingpinghui's regular silver, Qiniang withdrew it again, saying that half of it would be used to pay off debts and the other half would be saved for him to use when marrying his wife in the future.
This is also strange. Qi Xuansu really doesn't understand what Qiniang is thinking. She gave away the "Xuan Jade of Death" that the Li family of Taiping Road wanted, without blinking an eye. If she sold it to the Li family
, it cost tens of thousands of peacetime at least. Also, when she saved him, it cost tens of thousands at least, but she just spent it.
All the big money was spent, and Qiniang didn't care much. She just liked to keep an eye on Qi Xuansu's little money and take it all away. Sometimes, Qi Xuansu even felt that Qiniang was amusing herself.
Even if the debt is paid off, how long will it take to repay it with just this small amount of money?
As for marrying a wife, that's even more nonsense. If he wants to marry Zhang Yuelu, is it a matter of money? If he can really overcome all difficulties and win the beauty back, he might already be wearing a sword of wisdom. If he doesn't need this little expense, he won't need him.
Just open your mouth and someone will help him solve it.
Qi Xuansu walked around the city for a while, touched the demon pill in his arms, and then walked to Huasheng Hall.
The layouts of Huasheng Halls all over the world are similar. Qi Xuansu came to the lobby and took out the waistband of the man in black to prove his identity. He was not a secret society demon with unknown origins. No one in Huasheng Hall suffered from this.
Gao glanced at Qi Xuansu and found that no local boss came forward in person.
Qi Xuansu remembered clearly that the last time he followed Zhang Yuelu to the branch halls of Tianji Hall and Huasheng Hall, the Taoist priest in charge came forward in person, which shows Zhang Yuelu's status. After all, he is the youngest deputy hall master, with a real future.
Infinite.
Qi Xuansu took out the green bead he had wrapped, placed it on the counter, and asked softly: "How much is this... worth?"
The receptionist behind the counter glanced at it and said: "An ordinary demon pill, the potency has been somewhat lost, the quality is average, and it costs five hundred peace coins."
Qi Xuansu asked: "Can it be higher?"
Nu Guan glanced at Qi Xuansu: "What do you think this is? A vegetable market for bargaining? If you want to sell, just sell. If you don't want to sell, just leave."
After all, it is not her family's business. Nu Guan is a top-notch Taoist priest, and she is well-established. Even if the business is not good, she will not lose her job. Also, she is a big bully in the shop, so Nu Guan is not polite at all.
Qi Xuansu thought of the last time he went shopping with Zhang Yuelu. Each of these people was more attentive and enthusiastic in front of Zhang Yuelu, and now they have such cold and hard attitudes. Although they are not in the same room, it can be seen that they are watching others order food.
If Qi Xuansu still has the status of a sixth-grade Taoist priest, then the female crown will not have such an attitude. After all, they are both in the Taoist sect. It is hard to say whether they will interact with each other in the future. Maybe there will be times when I ask for help from others. It will not be less to give a smile, just
It's time to form a good relationship. But now Qi Xuansu's identity is just a man in black with no official status and no rank, so the female crown is too lazy to show off and waste her feelings.
Qi Xuansu has been traveling around the world for a long time, who hasn't seen him? Naturally, he won't be angry because of such a trivial matter, nor can he be aggrieved. There is no ripple in his heart, and he said calmly: "It's my first time here, no matter what.
You know the rules and I hope you can forgive me."
"Then will you sell it?" asked the female crown.
"Sell." Qi Xuansu said without hesitation.
Only a stupid young man would stop selling it in anger. Qi Xuansu was like a shrewd merchant at this time, calculating every detail. He did not have a suitable container to store the demon elixir, so he just randomly packed it with silk, and the efficacy of the elixir would continue to be lost.
, the quality has been declining, and the price has naturally dropped accordingly. If you don’t take action now, you can only take it yourself. But this kind of unprocessed demon elixir has extremely side effects, and if you take it rashly, it may even cause the body to become demonized.
, such as scales growing on the body, horns growing on the head, eyes becoming vertical pupils, etc., so selling it is the best result.
Nu Guan took a jade box, put the demon pill into it, and then asked: "Do you want cash or official tickets?"
"Official votes." Qi Xuansu saw the attitude of the female champion and wisely did not say anything about big votes or small votes.
The female crown took out five brand new tickets and placed them in front of Qi Xuansu.
Qi Xuansu put away his official ticket and asked, "Do you sell 'immortality wine' here?"
"For sale." Nu Guan's attitude was perfunctory, "The cheapest 'immortality wine', for ordinary congenital people to use, one thousand five hundred peace coins, do you want it?"
Qi Xuansu was surprised: "Isn't it one thousand Taiping coins?"
The female crown rolled her eyes at him: "That is the price within our Taoist sect. If you are a high-grade Taoist priest, it can be even cheaper. If you are a second-grade real person, a certain amount will be provided directly for free. Not to mention high-grade Taoist priests and real people, you are
Are you a member of the Taoist sect? This is the price if you sell it to an outsider, do you want it if you like it?"
Qi Xuansu nodded, silently turned and left.
Qi Xuansu came out of Huashengtang and went to the Taiping Inn not far away. After resting for a night, he continued on his way.