The first Taoist priest of the Tang Dynasty

"Back to the Marquis of Zhong County, the imperial decree came from Chang'an, and it finally came into my hands. I just came here to deliver the decree. As for the question of the Marquis of Zhong County, you can write to Chang'an." Captain Li replied respectfully.

Although he didn't understand it at the beginning, after a few hours, he understood why Chang'an had such an arrangement.

"Nine poems, let's continue when the imperial decree arrives. Multiple identities will make it easier to act in the future." Li Daoling, who was standing on the side, suggested to Zhong Wen with a very clear mind.

"Master, this is obviously not in compliance with the regulations. The governor of Lizhou, this is an official, and I have never been an official. How do I know what to do? Isn't this a mess."

Zhong Wen was really speechless, and he couldn't figure out why Li Shimin would send him such an imperial edict, and even his master agreed with it, which made him feel like he had fallen into a trap. Open Lee's Royal.

In addition to being speechless, Zhong Wen regretted that he had disturbed this Lizhou. Now, Li Shimin has thrown this fruit over. Let's see how he handles it.

Chapter 3 The new official rides a donkey to take office

That's right, Li Shimin's imperial decree was awarded to Zhong Wen, and it directly named Zhong Wen, the county marquis, as the governor of a state.

In addition to Feng Zhongwen being the governor of Lizhou, he also directly mentioned the third rank from the original Xiazhou Zhengsipin, which can be said to be equivalent to the position of a governor of Shangzhou.

This is not the end, even for all the officials under the jurisdiction of Lizhou, Zhong Wen can select and promote himself, and he only needs to report to Chang'an.

What's more, even Lizhou's Commanding Army Mansion is within its jurisdiction, which is enough to show that Li Shimin is planning to use Lizhou as a pilot this time.

Looking at the entire Tang Dynasty, which state would look like this?Even these officials can be chosen by themselves, how is this still the same as before?

"Okay, Jiushou, that's all. You can arrange him well and go to the dining room for dinner." After Li Daoling finished speaking, he went to the dining room, not caring what Zhong Wen thought.

Do you agree or not, the imperial decree is already in his hands, you have to accept it if you don't accept it, not to mention, even your master has spoken, do you still want to push it back?

If Li Daoling hadn't spoken, Zhong Wen might have pushed back.

Zhong Wen thought that he was just a Taoist, and he didn't have any extra time to be an official or a governor.

This would distract him, and he was very clear about his abilities, Zhong Wen was not suitable for an official position at all.

This is not a village, this is a state, with tens of thousands of people, and he will have to take care of the eating and drinking in the future.

Now, Zhong Wen can't even finish his own work, and has to take care of the food and drink of those tens of thousands of people, which really makes Zhong Wen's head bigger.

Lizhou is said to belong to Xiazhou, with a population of 30 households, but in recent years, there has been some growth, and the number of people is at least [-] to [-].

With a population of 30 to [-] people, they need to eat, drink, and other miscellaneous things. In the future, it is estimated that Zhong Wen will die of exhaustion in this position of governor.

Zhong Wen had no choice but to bear with this matter first, and then settled down Captain Li.

Originally, Li Xiaowei still wanted to return to Lizhou, but it was getting dark, so he had to stay in Longquan temple for the time being.

However, he was also thinking in his heart that this Marquis of Zhong County should go to Lizhou tomorrow, and he simply thought about setting off for Lizhou together tomorrow morning. He is already the governor of Lizhou.

However, in the early morning of the second day, Zhong Wen was still as usual. After getting up, he went for a run. He didn't even think about going to Lizhou with that Captain Li. In the end, that Captain Li had to go back alone.

After one night, Zhong Wen had already thought it over clearly.

Zhong Wen is not interested in the post of governor of Lizhou. Therefore, the focus in the future is definitely not to be a governor of some kind, but still to focus on cultivating Taoism. After all, the matter of being a teacher is not over yet. I can't feel at ease.

"Jiu Shou, why didn't you go to Lizhou? Hurry up and pack up and go to Lizhou. The imperial edict has been issued, so don't let people criticize you." In the morning, Zhong Wen returned to the temple after having breakfast at home. At that time, Li Daoling originally thought that Zhong Wen had gone to Lizhou to take up his post, but he didn't expect that this disciple of his didn't seem to take this official position seriously.

In fact, Li Daoling also has his own ideas, no matter whether it is a knighthood or an official, he may not pay attention to it before, but now, he has changed his original thinking.

According to his current thinking, the small Longquan Temple may not be able to hold himself as a disciple, and he might as well be the governor of Lizhou.

What's more, if the division wants to grow, it will naturally need manpower, and it can also slowly find some talented disciples to join the starting lineup.

As for the enmity of the teacher's sect, it is not something that the Taiyi sect can really deal with at the moment. The three major sects, and there are several masters in the innate realm, it is not something that the Taiyi sect can resist.

Li Daoling was also afraid that he, a good disciple, would not be able to bear it and leave, if this was the case, it would be difficult to avenge the revenge of the Supreme Unity Sect.

But now, his cousin and grand-nephew named his disciple a governor, which is even more convenient for him to do many things.

"Master, you don't really want me to be a governor, do you? I don't want to go, it's not so easy to be an official, not to mention, I don't understand anything, if I really make this Lizhou miserable Yes, people in this world must write me like a dog."

After hearing what his master said, Zhong Wen felt a hundred reluctance in his heart.

"Jiu Shou, didn't you say before that you want to strengthen the Taiyi Sect? You became the governor, and it will be convenient for you to find some disciples to come back. In this way, my Taiyi Sect will be stronger. Go, for Master believes that you can do well." Li Daoling persuaded.

"Oh, that's fine. I'll go to Lizhou to have a look first before we talk." After listening to what his master said, Zhong Wen also understood the meaning of what his master said.

Afterwards, holding the meteorite sword, changed into ordinary casual clothes, pulled out a donkey from the temple, bid farewell to his master, and walked down the mountain.

"Brother, are you going to Lizhou? I am going."

"You are like a wild monkey, who can control you when you go?"

"I'm going, it's boring at home."

"Okay, I'll go and tell my father and mother."

After Da Zhongwen came down the mountain leading a donkey, he saw his little sister who was about to go to the temple, and happened to run into her.

It can be said that Xiaohua's family is clear, as long as Zhong Wen holds the sword, he must go out, and even the burden is just a small burden, it will definitely not be a long trip, it must be to Lizhou.

That's why he pestered his elder brother and had to let him take him with him.

Afterwards, the two brothers and sisters, after saying something to Zhong Mugen and his wife, went out and walked towards the path.

For Xiaohua to go to Lizhou, Zhong Mugen and his wife basically didn't care, anyway, the brother and sister were like this, and they just went to Lizhou.

Moreover, the couple didn't know what happened in Lizhou in the past few months. If they really knew, they didn't know what they would worry about.

If a daughter like her becomes a murderer, she must scare them to death.

Regarding Xiao Hua's incident that day, Zhong Wen had already confessed it, that is, he kept his mouth shut, as long as he saw it, he was not allowed to mention this matter at all.

Even Xu Lisheng and his son were not allowed to mention a word.

However, after that, when Xu Lisheng and his son saw Xiao Hua, they became a little unnatural.

For Zhong Wen, they were not so unnatural. Even if Shuang Ma had seen Zhong Wen beat someone, it was just hurting someone. It never occurred to them that the two brothers and sisters were the twins in Lizhou City. fierce.

The two brothers and sisters rode donkeys, talking and laughing all the way to Lizhou.

Fortunately, the donkey was strong enough, and the two brothers and sisters were not fat, otherwise, they would have to crush the donkey under them.

"Brother, please buy me a precious sword, I don't want to use a wooden sword anymore." As they were walking, Xiao Hua begged Zhong Wen.

"Why do you need a sword? Where can you use a sword in the village? What if you hurt someone?" Zhong Wen was also thinking about what Xiao Hua said in front of him.

This sword is definitely needed, but, according to Xiaohua's temperament, Zhong Wen is really afraid that if someone in the village accidentally says something, Xiaohua might stab him with a sword.

But if Xiaohua leaves the village, for example, to Lizhou or something, she will need a sword.

Therefore, Zhong Wen thought about this matter in his heart, whether to buy it or not.

"Brother, don't worry, I won't hurt anyone. You see, I have been using wooden swords for so long, and I used your sword last time. Why don't you give me your sword?" Like Wen, I like guns, but guns are not so easy to carry around.

But if there is a sword, it can be carried with you, not to mention, Xiao Hua's mind at this time is completely on the sword in Zhong Wen's hand.

"No, this is the sword my master passed to me. I can't give it to you. I'll buy you one when I get to Lizhou." Zhong Wen was helpless, he was really afraid that one day, this girl would steal his sword and go .

If he was really lost or something, Zhong Wen probably wouldn't dare to go back to see his master.

This is the sword of the Taiyi Sect's inheritance, and it is also the symbol of the Taiyi Sect.

There is no shortage of meteorites, but there is a shortage of swordsmiths who can forge swords.

Just like the meteorite ore at the Jingxin Gate, no one knows how many meteorite swords can be cast. Even the meteorite ore brought back by Chen Feng can be cast into a meteorite sword.

"Brother, have you brought any money? If you don't bring money, you can't buy a sword." Xiao Hua turned around and reached out to touch Zhong Wen's bag, but she didn't feel that there was any money in the bag.

"Don't worry, when we arrive in Lizhou, I will definitely get you a sword." Zhong Wen felt a little helpless towards this girl.

I didn't bring any money, so Zheng Zhi didn't have any money?

What's more, this time I am going to be the governor of Donali Prefecture, not to beg for food.

If you don't even have the money for the sword, wouldn't that be a slap in the face of yourself, the new governor?If this is the case, then these subordinates really have no eyesight.

What's more, the money collected by Zheng Zhisuo in the past few months is still stored in the warehouse of the Lizhou government office.

As for whether anyone was greedy or not, there must have been. As for how much was greedy, Zhong Wen didn't know this. He had only heard the figures reported by Zheng Zhi to him. As for the process, he didn't mention it at all.

Along the way, the two brothers and sisters were talking, and when the sun was about to set, they rushed to the outside of Lizhou City.

"Brother, aren't we going to the grandmother's house in the second village first? Why are you here in Lizhou City? Where will we stay at night?" Xiaohua asked her brother.

Xiaohua originally thought that her brother would take her to settle down at her grandmother's house in the second village, but she never expected that her brother would take her directly to Lizhou City.

"I'm not going to the Second Village today. I have a place to stay tonight." After Zhong Wen responded, he drove the donkey and walked directly to the gate of the city.

The sergeants guarding the city gate had already seen Zhong Wen from a long distance away, and they had experienced the methods of this county lord.

What happened in Lizhou is still vivid in my mind, and they don't want to be that prisoner.

However, they don't understand a county marquis riding a donkey.

According to their knowledge and cognition, the county marquis also rides in a carriage, and it is a regulated carriage, which is as majestic as it is.

But now, the county marquis rides a donkey, which can be said to make them a little puzzled. At least, they have never heard of a nobleman riding a donkey, let alone seen it.

When Zhong Wen came to the gate of the city with his donkey, these soldiers straightened up quickly, fearing that the county lord would give them a sword if he saw them unhappy.

Zhong Wen didn't pay attention to them either, he drove the donkey directly through the city gate and walked towards the government office.

"Brother, the sun is already setting, where are we going?" Xiaohua was still puzzled, why did her brother come to the city, and she didn't know where to go.

When Zhong Wen was at home, he didn't say anything about the governor, and, along the way, Zhong Wen didn't tell Xiao Hua anything about the purpose of his trip.

So, until now, Xiaohua basically doesn't know what her brother is doing here in Lizhou City.

"Don't ask, you'll know when you get there." Zhong Wen responded.

Half a quarter of an hour later, the brother and sister rode a donkey together, and finally arrived at the gate of the Lizhou government office.

However, when the two brothers and sisters arrived at the government office, the two guards were really frightened, and their calves started to wobble.

It wasn't that the siblings looked too scary, but the two guards knew that the siblings would kill people without blinking an eye, so they were nervous and scared.

"Go and call Zheng Zhi out, and just say I'm here." Zhong Wen looked at the tense looks of the two guards, and he understood it, and then ordered.

"Yes." One of the guards responded quickly after hearing this, and rushed into the government office to communicate. He was really afraid that he would be slow and offend this murderous magistrate. Similarly, I'm also afraid of the sister of the county marquis.

Chapter 3

In a room in the government office, Zheng Zhi was still busy with official duties.

According to him in the past, he should have laid down a long time ago and went back to his mansion to rest, but in the past few months, he has been so busy that he can't set up on time at all, even the meals They may not be able to eat on time.

There are so many things in Lizhou, so many that no one can use them, and he has a big head.

While Zheng Zhi was still busy, he heard the guards report that the county marquis was outside the gate of the government office, so he quickly stopped what he was doing and ran towards the gate of the government office.

"Welcome to the county magistrate." When Zheng Zhida saw Zhong Wen, he saluted Zhong Wen directly and respectfully.

"Okay, we are old acquaintances, don't be so polite, come, someone, take my donkey and feed it, Zheng, don't drive, my brother and sister haven't had a meal yet, let's arrange it." Zhong Wen Seeing Zheng Zhi rushing out, he didn't think about other things at all, only talking about eating.

"Yes, come here, prepare the frame for me, and prepare to go home." After hearing Zhong Wen's words, Zheng Zhi also became casual.

This is the governor of Lizhou in the future, and he is also his immediate boss, and he is an old acquaintance. He also knows that Zhong Wen is a little more casual, and then he relaxes.

Zhong Wen took Xiao Hua, got into Zheng Zhi's carriage, and headed for Zheng Zhi's residence.

At this time, he definitely wouldn't go to any restaurant to eat, it was almost dark, and this restaurant and restaurant were supposed to be closed at this moment, so the place to go must be Zheng Zhi's house.

Not long after, the two Zhong Wen brothers and sisters were brought to Zheng Zhi's residence.

When Zheng Zhi returned to the mansion, he began to shout loudly and started to talk.

Dinner, it can be said that it is quite rich, at least, Xiaohua has never seen such a meal, so she has been eating non-stop.

However, no matter how much she eats non-stop, Xiaohua is still not used to eating the food at Zheng Zhi's mansion, or the food at home is much more delicious than the food at Bie Jia's mansion.

The non-stop eating was probably due to being hungry all day, otherwise, Xiaohua might just dip her hands in the chopsticks and that's all.

"Marquis of Zhong County, may I ask how Lizhou will behave in the future?" After the meal, Zheng Zhi brought Zhong Wen to the hall again, and began to ask Zhong Wen about the future of Lizhou.On the contrary, it was Xiaohua who was taken by Zheng Zhi's wife and concubine to another place.

"Tell me first, what is the most important thing in Lizhou now, so I have a plan in mind." Zhong Wen knew that Zheng Zhi was so anxious that he must be worried that his power would be emptied again.

Originally, he didn't have much power as an alias, and, in the past, he was framed by the former governor, He Zhengjia, with only his alias.

But now, the new governor is the county lord in front of him, so he must inquire. Moreover, in the past few months, he has tasted the sweetness of power. If he really lets go, he doesn't know what to do. up.

Power is basically the same for people in officialdom.

For example, a small county bureau can only manage one bureau, and the people above can order you at will, even if they don't order you, they can attack you, so your bureau is not good Done.

So, I just wanted to climb up, and I didn't want to be ordered around every day.