Killing Demons: Upgrading from Calligraphy

Chapter 269 Prince!

High in the mountains and under the mist, there is a vast watery Zen place.

Eight hundred miles outside the capital of Dianchuan Province, there is a flat land surrounded by high mountains and rounded bells.

The Mingtang here is tall, wide and open, with water flowing in it, like a king sitting in the palace and hundreds of officials worshiping in the court.

The mountain is bright and the water is winding!

Even a new apprentice of physiognomy will exclaim when he comes here.

What a royal treasure!

And in this treasure land that is rich in royal energy, whatever is good from above will be responded to by everyone below.

A clan is like a towering tree with lush branches and deep roots in this fertile land.

This family mansion occupies a very large area.

From a distance, the rolling ridges and brackets and eaves form a spectacular picture.

Covered by blue-gray glazed tiles, it is a magnificent place with a new light and sparkling radiance, showing off its wealth and awe-inspiring people.

The carved beams and paintings inside the walls reveal exquisite craftsmanship and luxury.

Whether it is an ordinary entrance door handle inlaid with white jade, or there is a small goldfish pond and a rockery pavilion with clear waves rippling three steps away in the garden.

All of them demonstrate the profound heritage and high nobility of this family.

At the main entrance of this huge mansion, eight majestic and lifelike stone lions stand upright like white jade.

Daxuan Laws and Regulations.

For those of rank six or below, two lions are available in front of the door.

From the sixth level to the second level, there are four lions available in front of the door.

For nobles below the rank of Third Duke or Duke, six lions can be accommodated in front of the door.

Only the princes and princes can have eight lions in front of their doors.

Except for the princes.

In the entire Daxuan Dynasty, only one side existed.

Although he is not a prince, he can still offer eight lions in front of his mansion.

That was the Jiedushi of the twelve provinces of Daxuan Dynasty!

In the distance, carriages carrying wooden boxes with copper locks were slowly moving along the straight and wide official road towards the Jiedushi Mansion.

The wooden boxes carried on these carriages were each about ten feet long and wide, and they contained official documents from various places that were submitted to the government office of the feudal town.

The carriage stopped outside the side entrance of the Jiedushi Mansion.

Groups of large and powerful Jiedu soldiers filed out of the palace and moved the official documents escorted here on carriages into the palace.

After these official documents enter the government, they are first classified and placed according to the grade, department, and priority of the yamen at the government, county, and town levels.

Afterwards, the chief secretary of the Jiedushi government made a brief overview of the categories, selected the key points, and sent a copy to the report.

Finally, they were summarized and sent to the Mingzheng Building for approval by Jiedushi.

Red pillars and green tiles stand majestically on the Mingzheng Tower in the center of the entire Jiedushi Palace. A steady stream of official documents are sent into the building through the moving array, and are sent to different rooms on different floors by attendants wearing different colors. Room.

In these rooms, there are diligent officials who were personally promoted by Jiedushi, responsible for reviewing official documents for him, and to a certain extent, making comments.

There are nine floors in Mingzheng Tower.

It represents the importance of official documents. In fact, there are very few official documents that can be sent to the ninth floor and reviewed by Jiedushi himself.

"Master Thirteen, would you like to take a rest? You haven't gone downstairs for two months."

Holding a cup of spiritual soup that nourishes vitality and calms the mind, the personal maid in bright clothes and exuding a light body fragrance scoops up a spoonful of soup and slowly puts it into the mouth of the young man in front of her.

"It's okay, it's only been two months. The seventh brother and the third brother haven't gone downstairs for more than a year."

After taking a sip of the spiritual soup, the young man calmed down and then began to review the official documents in front of him.

"After my uncle passed away, there is now an undercurrent in the entire Gaofu mansion, and every house is ready to move, intending to compete for the position of the Yunnan and Sichuan Jiedu Envoy.

My fifth house is weak, so I have to be more diligent and gain a firm foothold.

Otherwise, if all parties compete for the heir in the future and do not have enough strength, they may be kicked out of the house directly. "

Gao Tianxiong's death was a huge impact on the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.

Like the collapse of the Optimus Pillar.

As for the Gao family, there was an even greater uproar, causing earth-shaking waves in the entire house.

Gao Tianxiong is the head of the Gao family and the head of the eldest family.

There was a legitimate son under his knees, but he died young for some reason.

And his biological mother also passed away early due to the pain of losing her son.

After his wife and children left one after another, Gao Tianxiong did not marry again until his death, so he did not leave any heirs.

Now he has passed away.

The positions of the head of the Gao family and the governor of Dian and Sichuan were left vacant.

Who can succeed Gao Tianxiong and ascend to these two positions has become a surging thought in every room of the Gao family.

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Just when the Thirteenth Master was diligently reviewing official documents and trying to get more performance opportunities for himself.

A melodious and majestic bell ringing that echoed endlessly suddenly resounded throughout the entire Gaofu Mansion.

Standing up suddenly, the young man looked surprised and horrified:

"Yongling Bell? This is the highest courtesy. Which prince is visiting my Gao family?"

Everlasting Bell.

This is one of the permanent ritual utensils in Gaofu. There are three in total: Qingling, Changling and Yongling.

It is a precious instrument that will only be played when distinguished guests arrive.

As the highest-grade ritual instrument, the Yongling Bell is usually played only when a high-ranking person above the prince is present.

The last time this Eternal Soul Bell was played was the arrival of Daxuan's imperial eunuch!

Without enough time to sort out the official documents that he had knocked over in front of him, the young man walked out quickly.

<divclass="contentadv">The head of the family has died. At this time, a distinguished guest of princely level comes to visit, and there must be something important.

If you can show your face on this occasion, it will be more effective than squatting in this Mingzheng Building to review thousands of official documents.

At this time, the main entrance of Gaofu.

It was getting late, and the afterglow of dusk shone on the ancient road. Amid the dust, a group of sharp men wearing iron armor stood in formation.

The armor under the setting sun reflects the cold metallic luster. Every soldier has a solemn expression and his eyes are as determined as a knife.

There is an extraordinary large sedan chair guarding the front and back.

The carvings of this large sedan are extremely fine, with a huge black bird embroidered on the body of the jet-black sedan.

The bird's body is green and black, and its feathers are vividly painted, as if it will flap its wings and fly into the sky at any time.

Its eyes sparkled with golden sparks, seeming to penetrate the void and illuminate the power of the stars.

The large sedan chair was carried on the shoulders by sixteen strong, burly men with extraordinary physical strength and carried their hands evenly and walked in a steady and orderly manner.

Each of them wore thick rattans tied around their waists to share the weight and easily carry the giant precious sedan while ensuring a stable balance during the journey.

The surrounding warriors were heavily guarded with spears or hanging scimitars, as if any slight movement could trigger a thunderous counterattack, while the red tassels hanging on the sides of the crowns and helmets above their heads swayed in the wind, showing high morale.

The soldiers at the gate of Gao's Mansion saw the bridge coming from a distance, like a yellow dragon, and subconsciously held on to the long knife slung around their waists.

But when he saw the black bird pattern embroidered on the sedan, his expression suddenly changed.

The leading soldier quickly turned around and rang the Yongling Bell hanging above the inner door.

Black bird pattern!

That is the exclusive pattern of the Daxuan royal family!

Sitting in this big sedan chair is the Daxuan royal family!

Accompanied by the deep and heavy sound of bells, the sound echoed through the entire Gaofu Mansion.

Soon everyone from the entire Gaofu residence, large and small, gathered at the door.

Chirping, eyes curious.

"Get out of here, you are making so much noise, how unbecoming it is!"

Just when everyone in the high house was eagerly looking forward to seeing which Daxuan royal family was coming.

A steady and thick voice suddenly came from the house.

This is a middle-aged man who looks to be in his forties. His face bears the traces of time, and the wrinkles on his forehead hide the wisdom of countless experiences and the sharpness tempered by harsh years.

He was wearing a dark robe, which was wide, comfortable and elegant.

The intricate embroidery on the robe conveys its status without being ostentatious.

The jade pendant tied around his waist sways quietly, making a subtle and quiet sound as he walks; that is proof of the coexistence of power and cultivation.

Although his appearance is delicate and looks like a frail scholar, there is an unknown power hidden under his shoulders.

His fingers are slender and powerful, showing a posture accustomed to holding a pen and taking charge; every movement reveals calmness and confidence.

With one sentence, the surroundings fell into silence, which fully demonstrated the majesty of this person in the palace.

"Second Master."

Seeing the man appear, everyone at the door quickly bowed and saluted.

And this middle-aged man who looks like a scholar is Gao Tianzhen, the younger brother of Gao Tianxiong's mother!

After his brother passed away, Gao Tianzhen was elected as the head of the Gao family temporarily.

In fact, when Gao Tianxiong was alive, Gao Tianzhen had always been in charge of all matters within the clan.

After all, as the governor of Dian and Sichuan, Gao Tianxiong had always paid little attention to the Gao family's own affairs.

Gao Tianzhen here has just arrived at the door of the house.

The large sedan chair carried by sixteen people has fallen down steadily.

Suddenly, all sounds were silenced.

Only the crisp sound of metal friction when the copper sedan ring was slowly lifted was heard, which was extremely abrupt in the silence.

A boot stepped out of it and landed on the ground, making a dull and decisive sound, revealing the undoubted power and decisiveness of the owner.

Next is a pair of slender and powerful hands with black bird rings holding on to the edge.

Then a figure stood up gracefully and steadily from the tall sedan chair and walked out from behind the curtain.

The man's vermilion robe was embroidered with golden black bird patterns, which shone brightly in the sunlight.

Wearing an agate belt buckle at the waist, a sapphire ring that jingled slightly with each step, and a black jade crown on the head to symbolize supreme status.

Seeing the person in the sedan walk out, Gao Tianzhen took a few steps forward. When he saw the scarlet robe on this person and then raised his head to look at his face, his pupils suddenly trembled slightly.

"The humble minister, Gao Tianzhen, comes to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Prince Daxuan!

Crash, a series of sounds of people kneeling and falling to the ground could be heard from the gate of Gao Mansion behind them.

Perhaps everyone thought that the people in the sedan chair would be noble members of the royal family.

But I never expected that the person coming would actually be the current Crown Prince!

Quietly watching the people lying on the ground, the prince slowly moved forward, walking straight forward with unquestionable momentum.

Every step seems to silently convey a majestic pressure that calms the mountains and rivers.

The air seemed to become liquid, creating visible ripples around him.

For a moment, everyone felt as if they were carrying several mountains on their backs, making them breathless, their faces turned red, and their veins popped out.

He walked to the gate of Gaofu with his hands behind his back, and looked slightly up at the plaque of Gaofu with gold characters on a black background in front of him. A fleeting light flashed in the prince's eyes.

"Be flat."

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