Chen Tang looked at the scene of Chen Shi bidding farewell to a group of scholars on Qianyang Street, and felt some inexplicable feelings in his heart.
This scene happened naturally, unlike the young master who did it deliberately.
"These people were deliberately dispersed by the court because they were afraid that if they gathered around Xiao Shi, they would become an uncontrollable force." He said silently in his heart.
However, the court did not notice that although Tian Yue'e and others were dispersed, they were also members of the Hongshan Hall Talisman Master Association. They went to serve as officials in the fifty provinces of Xiniu Xinzhou, and they would inevitably establish Hongshan Hall in various places.
At that time, Hongshan Hall Talisman Masters will bloom all over the place, and they will no longer be a small force in a corner, but will suddenly grow to an incredible extent!
"The Hubu Yamen has removed me. I am afraid that the people I left in the Hubu Yamen will be replaced one by one by them."
Chen Tang suddenly thought that these officials were all promoted by him, and they were both prosperous and destructive with him. If he fell, these officials would not be able to continue, so it would be better to let them work in Hongshan Hall.
Hongshan Hall’s expansion will inevitably leave many vacancies, which is suitable for accommodating these people.
"And I, Doctor Ronglu has nothing to do, so I can go to Hongshan Hall to do something, so as not to sit around at home and make Xiao Shi annoyed when he sees me." He thought to himself.
When he thought of this, he immediately left the Chen Mansion and went to Gaoshan County. He met the Master of Jade Hall of Yutian City and told him his plan.
Jade Tiancheng was surprised and happy, and said repeatedly: "Master Chen is willing to join our Hongshan Hall. The whole Hongshan Hall is naturally full of glory. Welcome!"
They chatted in detail. Chen Tang talked about his idea and planned to introduce the small officials working in the Ministry of Household Affairs into the Hongshan Hall, and the Hongshan Hall would open offices in fifty provinces.
Yu Tiancheng's eyes shone, and the more she chatted with him, the more speculative she became. She couldn't help but say, "It's great that Mr. Lao can come to Hongshan Hall! With Mr. Lao's help, Hongshan Hall will definitely have a bright future! Dare I ask Mr. Lao, what is the code name in Heaven?"
"What?" Chen Tang didn't hear clearly.
Yu Tiancheng asked: "What is the code name of the boss in Heaven?" Chen Tang was confused: "What Heaven?"
Yu Tiancheng then realized that Chen Tang did not know Heaven, so he told the origin of Heaven.
Chen Tang was extremely surprised and felt a little sad, and said: "You mean, my father founded the Heavenly Court? After my father passed away, he passed it on to my son. And neither my father nor my son told me about it?" After calming down, he said: "What is my father's code name in heaven? What is my son's code name in heaven?"
Yu Tiancheng said cautiously: "Your father's code name is Jiaotou, and your son's code name is True King." Chen Tang was silent for a long time, and then said slowly: "Kill the nine tribes."
Yu Tiancheng saw that his mood was stable, so he felt relieved.
Chen Shi returned home and did not find Chen Tang. At this time, Guo Daozi and Yu Lingzi came to visit. They were disciples of the Taoist Holy Land Tianshi Mansion and Taihua Qing Palace respectively. After this examination, they did not participate in the battle for the number one scholar. They were awarded Jinshi and took up posts in the Daolu Department. It was also an idle job.
The two planned to go back to their respective sects to practice, so they came to say goodbye.
Chen Shi said goodbye to the two of them, feeling a little melancholy in his heart. This bustling Beijing would definitely become much deserted because of the departure of these people.
At this time, he saw a monk standing opposite the Chen Mansion, with a beautiful girl beside him. She was crossing her toes, blowing on the monk's head and wiping the dust on the monk's shiny head with her sleeves.
The monk did not move at all until the girl polished it, then he bowed to Chen Shi and said, "Donor Chen, Master Ying and I are here to say goodbye to the benefactor."
Chen Shi looked at the girl next to Monk Wuchen in surprise. Ying Rumeng smiled at him. Chen Shi was filled with demons and then returned to normal.
He sent Monk Wuchen to the inn and said, "Does the monk have an official position in the Senglu Department this time?" Guan'er. From now on, the young monk will make alms in various temples without accepting any money for incense. He can go further at Dabaoguo Temple." He smiled very innocently.
"You have gained something from going down the mountain this time, which is really good."
Chen Shi's eyes fell on Ying Rumeng and smiled, "Where is the witch? What has the witch gained?"
Ying Rumeng said with a smile: "On this trip to Xijing, I was originally attracted by the demonic nature of this place. After the Battle of the Number One Scholar, the demonic nature of Xijing was greatly reduced, and it is no longer a holy place for my practice. But I have gained a lot. Now I have made great progress in Taoism. I am just around the corner and becoming a Buddha is not far away."
Chen Shi wondered: "Can a demon also become a Buddha? I am stupid, can you ask for advice?"
Ying Rumeng said: "A demon can become a Buddha. We cannot blame the demon, but we have to ask this question If the world is peaceful and the demons cannot absorb even a little bit of demonic energy and demonic nature, how can they become Buddhas? "
Chen Shi stopped and watched them walk into the post.
On his way home, he heard a respectful voice: "Master Xiao Chen, can you use the walking path to talk?"
Chen Shi looked around with awe in his heart. He saw Qin Su, Tang Baling, Dou Qi, Fang Tan and other masters of the Fu Zheng Pavilion who followed the young master, standing on the street, waiting for him.
In front of the crowd is a man in his forties or fifties, dressed in white and standing out from the crowd. This is the person who just spoke.
"In Xiashui Xuanzhi, he was originally the long history of Fuzheng Pavilion." The man in white came over and bowed.
Chen Shi returned the courtesy and said: "I have heard the name Shui Changshi for a long time. How old is Shui Changshi this year?"
Shui Xuanzhi said: "Fifty-one."
Chen Shi couldn't help but be moved: "I have cultivated to the Mahayana realm at the age of fifty-one, Shui Changshi has a bright future!"
Shui Xuanzhi walked and talked with him, shaking his head and saying: "Master Xiao Chen's words are wrong. Shui has reached the top of the Mahayana realm and will hardly make any progress in this life."
The two walked towards the inner city of Xijing. Chen Shi noticed that Qin Su, Dou Qi and others were also following them step by step.
“We have no ill intentions.”
Shui Xuan Zhidao, "Your Excellency killed the young master during the palace examination because the young master's skills were inferior to others. Now that the young master is dead, the Fuzheng Pavilion has been abolished, and everything about the young master has fallen apart. Even if we are brave enough, we do not dare to go against the imperial court. Personally. Wei Li, facing the imperial court, is just a drop in the ocean."
Chen Shi's eyes flashed, he glanced back at Dou Qi and others, and said with a smile: "Then why do you come to see me?"
"To find a career!"
Shui Xuanzhi stopped, looked at Chen Shi with sharp eyes, and said with great sincerity, "Mr. Xiao Chen, I didn't find any talent before, so I took refuge in the young master and worked hard for the young master, so that I could find a place to use my talents. Let the talents of the world be put to good use! Although Fu Zhengge is no longer here, our ambition is still there. If Mr. Xiao Chen kills the young master, then Mr. Xiao Chen will be the young master!"
Him! His eyes were eager and even fanatical: "Master Xiao Chen is by no means a mere top scholar. You have aspirations for the world. You are ambitious and determined to change the world! You are our son! Fuzheng Pavilion is gone, but our hearts As long as you nod your head, we will help you wholeheartedly to help you have a smooth career in officialdom, become a great minister, and even ascend to a great position!" Chen Shi asked for advice: "How to ascend to a great position?"
"As long as Master Xiao Chen cooperates and says his surname is Zhu, Master Chen will say that you are an adopted son. If we continue to build momentum and gain support from the Thirteenth Family, wouldn't it be natural to ascend the throne and become the true king?"
Shui Xuanzhi was quite excited and said, "The sky is changing more and more. Violent, this is the time for heroes to rise! Xiniu Xinzhou has not had a true king for more than six thousand years, and it is time to reappear in the era of true kings. In the era of true kings, people live and work in peace and contentment. In the era of true kings, there are immortals! "
Chen Shi looked indifferent and interrupted him: "Shui Changshi, do you know why I killed the young master?"
Shui Xuanzhi was slightly startled and said: "In order to ascend to the throne, you must get rid of the young master, because the young master is your competitor!"
Chen Shi was quite disappointed, shook his head and said: "I killed the young master because I felt the same way for the children who were persecuted by the young master, because I saw what you did in the Taiping Gate, and because I saw what you did in the Tianmu Association." No evil will be committed. I have been to Gongzhou and Yudu, and I know what you have done." Shui Xuanzhi frowned and said sincerely, "For the great cause, for the sake of the future. We need a lot of money, a lot of power, and need to make sacrifices! "
"Shui Changshi, there is no difference between you and the master, because you are the master."
Chen Shi looked back at the crowd and said, "You are all the master. But I am not. Do you make me afraid?
"I'm afraid that you'll cut off my divine fetus, and say it's a righteous thing, and you must sacrifice it. I'm afraid that you'll kidnap me, cut off my knees, cut off my arms, and make me beg, and say it's a necessary sacrifice!" Sacrifice! Shui Changshi, you know, I am afraid of you, not you! I am particularly afraid, even in my dreams!"
He paused and continued: "So Shui Changshi, I must kill you. I can't defeat you now, so I talk to you calmly. But in the future, I will definitely kill you. You should hide as far away as possible while I am not strong enough now."
He could not hide his murderous intention in his words: "But don't worry, if you hide in the countryside, I will find you in the countryside and kill you." In the latrine, I will press your heads into the latrine and kill you. "You hide in the rat hole, and I will find the rat hole and kill you, and let the rats eat up your flesh and blood." Shui Xuanzhi clenched his fists, and a faint murderous aura overflowed.
Chen Shi did not take it seriously and said leisurely: "Shui Changshi, you have done too much evil in the name of righteousness. You are brave enough to sacrifice others, but you dare not sacrifice yourself."
Shui Xuanzhi's eyes twitched, and his voice was hoarse: "Do you know that I am in the Mahayana realm, and I only need one thought to kill you!"
Chen Shi said calmly: "Kill the top scholar in Jinke and confront the imperial court? If you have the guts, you can do it now. You are no different from the young master and other idle people. Hide like a mouse until I go to find you and kill you."
Shui Xuanzhi's hands were trembling, and his expression was uncertain.
At this time, Xiang Yunfei, a doctor in the official department, was passing by the adults. When he saw them, he couldn't help frowning and scolded: "Fu Zheng Pavilion has already dispersed, and the young master is dead. What are you still gathering here for? Back off! Everyone, step back!"
He stepped forward and scolded Shui Xuanzhi.
Shui Xuanzhi saw the official uniform on his body, bowed slightly and stepped back.
Xiang Yunfei grabbed Chen Shi's wrist and walked towards the inner city, whispering: "What do you say to these desperadoes? Don't give up!"
Chen Shi looked back at Shui Xuanzhi and other people who were assisting the main pavilion, and said with a smile: "They do great things but cherish their lives, pursue small profits and forget the great righteousness. They think they are heroes, but in fact they have great ambitions and few talents, and they are no doubt idiots. These people are as incapable of success as the young masters. They don't dare to harm me." Xiang Yunfei said angrily: "There is no guarantee! Maybe there is a fool! Others are dying, how can you make fun of your own life? You should avoid this kind of thing if you can."
He took Chen Shi to the inner city, then let go of Chen Shi's hand, breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "You killed the young master and ruined the affairs of countless people. Many people want your life! You'd better not show your face these days! I'll take you back to the Chen Mansion!"
He walked side by side with Chen Shi, and at this time, a soft and timid voice came from behind.
"Lao Xiang, I have found my son."
Xiang Yunfei's body was shaken so hard that he couldn't help but stop and froze in place.
The voice said behind him: "Lao Xiang, I have found Tianyu. Look back."
Hunter turned towards Yunfei and looked at him with tears in his eyes.
His beloved Sha Qiutong, holding the hand of his son Xiang Tianyu, stood on Qianyang Street. Sha Qiutong looks as beautiful as she did thirty years ago.
Xiang Tianyu seems to have not grown up and is still the same as a child. "Dad, I'm home."
The child timidly said, "I was lost in the underworld. I have been thinking about you and my mother all these years..."
Xiang Yunfei's tears fell down like broken beads, and he staggered towards their mother and father, holding Grandma Sha in one hand and Xiang Tianyu in the other. He burst into sadness and cried loudly.
Chen Shi looked at this scene, and time seemed to have been interrupted for thirty years. The family had experienced separation in life and death, and then reunited again.
He knew that this reunion was only temporary.
Grandma Sha and Mr. Xiang can never go back to thirty years ago.
Hanlin Academy, Zhang You worked as an editor in the Hanlin Academy, and was a seventh-rank official, slightly lower than Chen Shi.
On this day, he welcomed a guest.
Zhang You heard that this person came to visit and hurried to greet him.
The person who came was a handsome young man, about the same age as him, in his twenties. He was dressed simply in yellow clothes with no embroidery or decorations. The skirt of his clothes was also the same color. He did not wear a gold crown on his head, but held his hair with a silk ribbon.
"Zhang You, there is no need to be polite. I heard that you are an official here and came to see you and the young master."
The young man in yellow said, "I just arrived in Xijing and heard that the young master is deceased. , I can't help but feel sorry for him."
Zhang You bowed and said: "The master is indeed dead, Brother Wujiu, I will take you to pay homage to him at his grave."
Huang The young man in yellow nodded gently: "Thank you."
Zhang You led the way and said, "Brother Wujiu, it's rare for you to go out on the mountain. What made you come out of the Despair Slope? You definitely didn't come here simply to visit me and the young master."
They came to the grave of the young master. The young man in yellow offered incense and wine to pay homage to him. He said quietly: "By whose hands did the young master die?" Chen Shi? How could he be resurrected without the innate Dao embryo? How is his strength compared to yours? "
Zhang You said: "It's not weak."
The young man in yellow thought for a moment and said, "I should see him."