Lord: Start with a copy of Water Margin

Since Zhu Gui and Han Bolun went to Yishui County, Zhao Zhen has been in the Lingguan Temple for the past two days, following Taoist Master Dong to prepare for the opening ceremony.

On this day, August 24, Jiao Ting had led the soldiers to the newly built barracks under the red leaf tree. In front of the Lingguan Temple, Taoist Master Dong sat on the high platform. Zhao Zhen was also wearing a newly cut Taoist robe, and he followed him on the left and right, holding the central yellow flag. Four Taoist children were in four directions, each holding a flag. The five flags were spread out and moved automatically without wind.

I only heard Taoist Dong muttering, "The true shadow of the sky is pure and untainted, and the heavy gold and rich colors transform the world. The internal organs can accommodate rivers and seas, and the divine light subdues ghosts and gods."

Spinning around the altar, chanting in an empty voice: "The great way is mysterious and empty, and there is nothing that cannot be achieved with thoughts. Refining the essence into the immortal, then becoming a diamond body, transcending the three realms, and there is no suffering in hell. Why turn to the Supreme Sutra, and bow your head in silence." Zhao Zhen knew that this was [Buxuyun]. According to "Yiyuan", "King Chen Si (Cao Zhi) was traveling in the mountains, and suddenly heard the sound of chanting in the air, which was clear and loud. Those who understood the sound wrote it down and made it into the sound of immortal music. Taoists imitated it and made Buxuyun sound."

Zhao Zhen observed carefully. This was the first time he participated in the altar and performed rituals. Maybe he would also perform rituals in the future, so he was focused.

Taoists chanted scriptures in many rhymes, about five kinds. The forests and temples mostly used the ten-direction rhyme, and the Taoist Dong was using it now.

Afterwards, Taoist Dong performed the rituals of Gongju, hanging, and expounding on the text, and then recited the "Three Treasures Ode": "I bow to the Tao, the moral code expounds the spiritual text. The truth is transmitted consistently, and the five chapters connect the spiritual roots. I respectfully burn the Taoist treasure incense, and the treasure incense is offered to Yuanshi Zun."

He also said: "The divine power is wide and the response is high. The compassion saves the world, and the red pen writes. The grace flows throughout the sea, and the precious mirror returns the light. It can do everything, and there will be response if you pray. The Dharma is compassionate, and all gods return to their positions."

He also wrote the true form of the word "Jing" in the water, and drew a table on the table, writing "All laws are formed, and the Supreme is respectfully sealed."

Invite the five directions of qi into the five-color grains, five-color threads, and five-color gold: "First, invite the nine-qi gods of the Eastern Green Emperor, second, invite the three-qi gods of the Southern Red Emperor, third, invite the one-qi gods of the Central Yellow Emperor, fourth, invite the seven-qi gods of the Western White Emperor, and fifth, invite the five-qi gods of the Northern Black Emperor."

Taoist Dong recited a series of scriptures and mantras, completed the opening ceremony, and injected spirituality into the instruments. On the altar, the Five Thunder Order, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Beads, and the Thunder Gate Bracelet were all consecrated.

Taoist Dong burned paper, lit incense, and asked everyone to collect the Five Directions Flags before he breathed a sigh of relief. When the incense and candles burned out, he took down the magic tools on the table and handed them to Zhao Zhen. He also took a Five Thunder Order and a Thunder Gate Bracelet and wore them on himself.

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Five Thunder Order (Level 4, carved from jujube wood struck by lightning for three hundred years, consecrated by a high-level Taoist, with a dragon-coiled sword body, thunder order runes, and the names of the twenty-eight constellations, with unpredictable power.)

Effect 1: When the thunder order sounds, ghosts and gods are startled thousands of miles away. Invite the five thunder gods in the southeast, northwest, and center to pray for clear weather and rain, and summon gods and generals. Thunder Method +3

Effect 2: Exorcise evil and support righteousness, slay demons and exorcise ghosts, refine the dead souls, protect the house and protect the body, spirit +3.

Effect 3: Warm and nourish, sacrifice and refine, and can be advanced.

Twenty-four solar terms bracelet (Level 3, carved with Buddha light bluestone, consecrated by a high-level Taoist priest. According to the "Explanation of the Jade Chapter of the Natural Nine Heavens Gods of Dongxuan Lingbao", people are born from one qi as the ancestor, one qi gives birth to three, three plus five, which is called the eight scenes, and three plus eight make twenty-four gods, which is the change of yin and yang.)

Effect 1: Gods are born from qi, and the spirits are naturally clear when the qi is nurtured. Spirit +3.

Effect 2: The five elements can prolong life, the three fields can be extraordinary, and the twenty-four solar terms guide health. Physical fitness +2.

Twelve Thunder Gate bracelet (Level 3, carved from jujube wood struck by lightning for three hundred years, consecrated by a high-level Taoist priest, the twelve generals of the Taoist Thunder Gate, take turns to guard the altar forever)

Effect 1: Whether to go up the mountain or not, first worship Wang Lingguan, which contains the essence of thunder method, thunder method +1.

Effect 2: Extremely yang and strong, exorcise evil and support righteousness, physical fitness +1.

After reading it, Zhao Zhen said something to Taoist Dong and was about to leave. Zhao Zhen is now just a layman. Although he has taken up the Taoist profession, it is a pity that he has not practiced since childhood, and now he is not even an entry-level one. Fortunately, after taking up the job, he has gained some experience, so he is not a novice.

It’s just that Zhao Zhen has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, and his heart still prefers martial arts more. After all, martial arts belong to oneself. He has never seen Taoist magic or ghosts. He just thinks that the Taoist profession in the main world ranks before him, and there must be a reason. That’s why he couldn’t help but take up the job.

Zhao Zhen was in a hurry to leave, not out of contempt, but just before the opening of the altar, he received a report from Wu Xuejiu that everyone would be able to return to Xixi Village before dusk today, and asked Zhao Zhen to be ready.

Zhao Zhen walked a few steps and turned back, saying, "Master, I want to get married before the 28th of this month. I wonder which day is the best."

As he wrote down his and Cheng Wan'er's birth dates, Taoist Dong calculated with his fingers and said, "Master, does it have to be before the 28th?"

Zhao Zhen nodded. Although the wedding date could be postponed, Zhao Zhen just wanted to get it before the 28th. It seemed to be a whim, and he didn't know why.

Taoist Dong calculated and said, "Today, Ji will not break the contract and the two will die. Hai will not marry or care about the groom, and it is taboo to get married. Tomorrow is a good day to meet relatives and friends. It's still good. The day after tomorrow, it's a good day to offer sacrifices, and don't do anything else. The day after tomorrow, it's a good day to break the ground and move the grave. Only tomorrow is the best."

Zhao Zhen thanked Taoist Dong and hurried back to Xixi Village. He called Zhao Yuanli and made some arrangements. Xixi Village will be the residence of the bride today, and the bride will be married to Baishi Manor tomorrow.

The farmhands, following Zhao Yuanli's instructions, immediately became busy, sweeping the courtyard, pasting window paper-cuts, and decorating the door lintels. By the time Wu Xuejiu and his party entered Xixi Village, the farm had already been decorated anew. There was a festive atmosphere inside and out.

Zhao Zhen couldn't meet with Cheng Wan'er today, so he returned to Baishi Manor early. Bai Zhi and Jin Cuilian also heard the letter and returned early. The two of them took Zhuang Ding to decorate the White Stone Manor.

At night, Pei Xuan and Xiao Rang helped settle down Cheng Wan'er and his party, and then hosted a banquet for Zhao Duguan and others in the village. Cheng Wan'er was accompanied by Li Xiaoer's wife, Wang Qiao, and Ruan Xiaoer's wife, who had some food with them.

Wu Xuexiu left early and went to Baishi Valley to meet Zhao Zhen.

The two met in the lobby at the entrance, exchanged greetings, and Zhao Zhen said, "Sir, it's been a hard journey. Is the journey going smoothly?"

Wu Yong said: "It was a smooth journey when I went there, but there were some twists and turns when I came back. We'll talk about that later. Master, let's take a look at this big seal." As he said that, he took out a seal box from his sleeve, held it in both hands and handed it to Zhao. Zhen.

Zhao Zhen took it. The seal box was made of huanghuali and embossed with the Eight Immortals. They were Tieguaili's gourd, Zhongliquan's fan, Cao Guojiu's jade plate, He Xiangu's lotus, Lu Dongbin's sword, and Han Xiangzi's dongxiao. , Lan Caihe's flower basket, and Zhang Guolao's fishing drum, all seem to be newly made items.

Zhao Zhen opened the seal box and saw that it was covered with brocade and had a large seal in the middle. It was made of copper and was two inches and four quarters square. Turning it over, it was engraved with the four characters "Liangshan County Seal" in Miao seal.

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Obtained the seal of Liangshan County, the imperial decree, and was promoted to the magistrate of Liangshan County.

Holding the seal of Liangshan, he took office as an official.

After Zhao Zhen looked at it, he didn't care to study it carefully and asked: "Scholar, is there an imperial edict?"

Wu Yong shook his head and said: "Before leaving, Mr. Lao told me that although this seal was made by the Shaofu Supervisor and recorded in the Wensi Academy, it was under the order of Privy Council Tong, and the officials did not know about it."

Zhao Zhen hesitated and said: "This..."

Wu Yongdao: "Don't worry, owner of the village. The boss said that there are only a thousand households in the area, and it is not worth disturbing the official family. My husband will decide it with one word. From now on, this place will be under the jurisdiction of Jeju, and the newly established county will be exempted from taxes for three years. Because it is foggy Zhongsheng, after a hundred years of village ownership, this place will be returned to the imperial court, and a county magistrate will be appointed, with a term of three years."

Zhao Zhen breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

Zhao Zhen said: "What's the benefit? It will only be returned to the imperial court after a hundred years. Scholar, do you know why?"

Wu Yongdao: "Master, I find this unbelievable. I asked the boss privately. The court has records that the world born in the mist is not stable. Only the first-generation lord can be inherited if he dies naturally. If not, The foggy world will return to its original size, just one village, which will be of no use to the imperial court.”

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen learned more about the fantasy world. I also have confidence in the expansion of the fantasy world.

Wu Yong continued: "Taizong conquered the four hundred military states with one stick. Later, Emperor Taizong conquered the Northern Han Dynasty, Zhezong conquered Xixia, and established the Longyou Protectorate. The southwest region has the largest expansion of territory. After many military expeditions and After many years of management, the imperial government did not dare to disobey orders, but now the imperial court's control over local areas has weakened. Military power, now many military states, even Bailihou, also need the support of the imperial army. "

Zhao Zhen asked again: "I heard that Magistrate Lu of Yuncheng County was sent to Tokyo for his crime. I didn't hear that Magistrate Wenbin had soldiers and horses to protect him when he arrived."

Wu Yong said: "Master, Yuncheng County has very few soldiers, and County Magistrate Lu is a weak scholar. How dare he rebel? Without Tokyo Bianliang sending troops, Jeju Prefecture can be pacified. He is not worthy of death." ”

"My lord, I have revealed that I am here to replace Chen Wenzhao, the prefect. He came from an imperial examination background and is not from the same family as my lord. Privy Tong is not happy, so I just need to find a reason to replace him. I am going to court We use civility to control military affairs, but now there is a strong general under Chen Wenzhao, who is currently the commander of the army and horses. He is good at using two spears and has the courage to do anything. He is known as the two-gun general and has no faults. The boss dare not touch him now. While trying to win over him, Xiao Ke saw him at the old man's house. He was handsome and handsome, and everyone in the house praised him: "General Xi Fan, he is a man who fights for wine and meat, and his words are very strong."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said: "It seems that the imperial court is really crouching tiger, hidden dragon. In the nearby Yuncheng County, there are generals such as Zhu Tong, the Winged Tiger Lei Heng, and Timely Rain Song Jiang. Dongping Prefecture also has generals such as Dong Ping, a double-gun general. "

Wu Yongdao: "There are so many heroes in the world. The owner of the village is now the most respected person in the county and has a great reputation in the world. He does not underestimate the heroes of the world. Nowadays, all the heroes in the world are Xiaomengchang, Shandong and Xiaowhirlwind, Hebei. We will walk on the rivers and lakes and mention The owner also has many conveniences.”

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but feel happy even though he knew that Wu Yong was exaggerating.