Kunlun one millet

Chapter 206
"Shanchuan Zhengshen, City God's Order, Fazhong General... Alas, trouble!"

In the formerly luxurious and wealthy incense cart, now it is full of books and classics. There are several manuscripts on the short table in front of Zhao Mi, and there is a scroll spread out on his lap, but the pen in his hand is still stuck .

"Are you in trouble?" Jiang Ru on the opposite side gently brought a cup of fragrant tea, and carefully stuffed it into the gap between the scrolls.

"Let me tell you the truth." Zhao Mi put down his pen and said, "The rites and rituals of the officials of praise, take the heaven and the earth as the plate, and the five qi are arranged in five directions. The Huaxu Kingdom has only a corner of the eastern part of Kunlun Continent. The weather is not enough, so it is difficult to arrange. For this reason, I have to make drastic changes to the original ritual instrument."

"If even you find it difficult, I'm afraid no one will be able to do it that day." Jiang Ru said.

Zhao Mi shook his head: "This is too much. There are also experts outside of Huaxu Kingdom. For example, the four immortals of Shangjingzong were able to lay down iron barriers and block evil dragons with a net of heaven and earth. It can be seen that they also have unique insights into scientific rituals. What's more, the emperor The lower capital is the foundation of all qi in Kunlun Continent and Hong Jun's operation, and many rituals and rituals of the ceremonial officials are based on the emperor's lower capital, so that the power of the emperor and the earth can be used."

"In this way, losing the capital of the emperor and the rituals and rituals that you praise the officials, would it be better than losing the main beam of the house?" Jiang Ru asked.

"Almost." Zhao Mi knocked on the table: "Actually, there is not only one pillar in the rules and regulations set by the Zanli official. The five virtuous princes are all pillars. It's a pity that since Tianxia's overthrow, the five virtuous princes There are many sacrifices. This forces me to revise the rituals and rituals from the very beginning. It’s easy to say, but the lineage of the gods’ rank makes me feel dizzy.”

Jiang Ru is familiar with Zhao Mi's temperament, any consolation is useless at this time, only by letting him explain the troubles himself can he resolve them.

"Do the gods also divide the lineages?" Jiang Ru asked with her chin propped up.

"Of course. In the "Three Days and Nine Grades", I set the ranks for the monks of the ceremonies. Correspondingly, I must set the ranks for the gods." Zhao Mi rubbed his face: "In fact, in the Tianxia Dynasty There is a rough division, the Empress Dowager has the highest status and can only be sacrificed by the emperor himself, and the specifications of the ritual utensils used, such as Dinggui, bells and drums, are also the most varied and heavy.

The second is the Great Monarch of Five Virtues. In addition to the Tianxia Emperor offering sacrifices to the five directions every year, he will also send his relatives and officials to worship at the Sifang Temple. The number of ritual utensils used will be reduced. The next hundred gods are also descending in order.As for the so-called prostitution to ghosts and gods, in addition to making misfortunes and blessings, the main crime is that one is not in the national ritual ceremony, and the other is the usurpation of the position used in the ritual ceremony. "

"The rules are really strict." Jiang Ru pouted her lips.

"If you want to establish a heart for the world, set guidelines, establish laws, and clarify the order, you must follow the rules." Zhao Mi said: "If Liang Guoshi wants to be a master of the immortal family, naturally he doesn't need to talk about these rules, but he wants to create. If there are no rules for the Dao Kingdom in the world, how can the Dao Kingdom be established?"

Jiang Ru hesitated a little, and asked cautiously: "Do you think this matter of the Dao Kingdom in the world can really be done?"

Zhao Mi asked blankly, "You think you can't do it?"

"I'm not questioning the abilities of you and the Chief." Jiang Ru looked at the surrounding scrolls and scriptures, and said, "With a ritual ceremony, you have to grasp the good fortune of the world. No one dares to believe this kind of thing easily. , This is even more inconceivable than pulling out of the house and ascending."

Zhao Mi was silent for a moment, and then explained: "First of all, it is not unheard of to control the creation of the world with scientific rituals and rituals. But the predecessors either lacked comprehensive rituals or lacked cultivation. Now I and Liang Guoshi teamed up and said a big word, I am afraid that there are not many people in the past and present who can compare."

"Your words are a bit arrogant." Jiang Ru laughed.

"That's why I'm talking big." Zhao Mi sighed: "It's just that there are some things. We can't just follow the example of our ancestors and predecessors. We should think about ways to calm chaos and stop chaos. This human Taoist country may be a further step for Liang Guoshi to seek. The ladder, for me, is an opportunity to heal the troubled times."

Jiang Ru actually wanted to ask, if this matter fails, what will happen to Zhao Mi.But considering that he put all his mind on this matter, it's better for him not to talk too much.

The carriage stopped slowly, and someone outside the car came to report: "Marquis Zhenming, the county governor of Xingluo sent someone to welcome him, do you want to meet in person?"

Zhao Mi didn't speak for a moment, Jiang Ru saw him like this, she opened her mouth and asked, "Is the Xingluo county guard here?"

"I didn't see the sheriff himself coming."

Jiang Ru snorted coldly: "It's really presumptuous! Marquis Zhenming was ordered by the lord to open an altar to patrol the territory. Since he left Dongshengdu, every time he passed, the local officials greeted him personally. The Xingluo county guard is so contemptuous. What is the reason? When the Chongxuan Pavilion came to Yanze City, the local governor even led the government officials to go out to worship, could it be that Marquis Zhenming is not as good as the Chongxuan Pavilion?"

"I'm going to tell them, my subordinate!" The officials outside the car responded in panic.

"Wait." Zhao Shu stopped the other party and sighed softly: "I'm here to set up the mandala, and there's no need for the local officials to greet and send it off. The governor of Xingluo presumably has an urgent business, so don't be harsh .”

After saying this, Zhao Mi put away the scrolls, got off the carriage, raised his eyes to look at Yanze City, revisited the old place, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, as if it had gone through a long time.

"I probably understand that Liang Tao's state of mind has changed." Zhao Mi said to Ling Xiao: "Looking back at the way we came here, we can clearly see the past, all the ups and downs, successes and failures, just like water that cannot settle, it is naturally clear and clear. "

"You just know it." Ling Xiao said, "How to let go of the past, you still can't do it."

"Of course I understand." Without thinking too much, Zhao Mi came outside the city gate, handed a booklet to the waiting official, ordered some utensils to be prepared, and went straight into the city.

Entering the city, he saw local rich and powerful gentry waiting, the leader was Mr. Fang who had been in secret contact with Chi Yundu back then, and there were many people on both sides of the street watching.

"Greetings to Marquis Zhenming." Master Fang led the crowd to salute Zhao Mi.

Zhao Mi was a little surprised, but still stepped forward to help Master Fang: "I originally planned to visit the house, but I didn't expect Master Fang to come to greet me."

"The poor house of the grass people, how dare you work for the honorable Marquis of Zhenming?" Master Fang was very humble.

Zhao Mi just smiled: "Master Fang has a strong body."

"All of this is thanks to the Qingyunlong incense that was given by the Marquis of Zhenming." Master Fang said hastily: "Every time before the grass people burn incense, they must silently pray and thank Marquis Zhenming."

"This statement is too serious." Zhao Mi waved his hand and said, "I made Qingyunlong incense back then, just to raise money and food. Thanks to everyone's help, Xingluo County can enjoy peace."

Master Fang complimented: "Marquis Zhenming is the one who contributed to the Jingping riots. How can we ordinary people compare? We have already prepared a banquet, and I only hope that Marquis Zhenming will reward you with your presence."

Zhao Mi didn't refuse, gave Jiang Ru a few instructions, and followed Master Fang and the others.

And Jiang Ru, according to Zhao Mi's request, came to the vicinity of the City God's Temple, and the residence has been properly arranged.

"Miss Jiang, long time no see."

Jiang Ru ordered people to put things down, and she was still counting the spiritual materials, when she heard someone calling herself from behind, it was Xin Shunying.

"You...by the way, should I call you Mrs. Luo now?" Jiang Ru was startled for a moment, then asked with a smile on her face.

"Miss Suijiang likes it." Xin Shunying smiled back: "I never thought of seeing you today, but you will be with Zhao Mi. Back then in Yanze City, you were regarded as a demon by Junior Brother Zhao."

There was a tinge of anger in Jiang Ru's heart, but she didn't explode. She smiled a little more cunningly, and her tone was sweet: "No way, who said that people were untamed at that time? I am not as good at calculating as Mrs. Luo, knowing that Zhao Shu and your husband have long since broken up, but they still want to visit at home and try to spread their tongues so that your father-in-law can be appointed as Jianjiaguan."

"Zhao Xuedi is a person who values ​​love and righteousness, he doesn't care about these things." Xin Shunying looked at Jiang Ru: "But you, seeing the decline of Chongxuan Pavilion, is the Jiang family planning to find another way out? You chose Zhao Xuedi?"

Jiang Ru's face turned cold when she heard this: "What do you mean?"

Xin Shunying also put away her smile: "I just think that Junior Zhao has a noble personality, and it is said that he can't tolerate evil people by his side. Or are you smart enough to please Junior Zhao?"

"Shut up!" Jiang Ru raised her eyebrows, "Do you think Zhao Mi is a beast like Luo Xixian?"

The corner of Xin Shunying's eyes twitched, and Jiang Ru said coldly: "Who am I following, it's not your turn to intervene! Since you are so curious, I might as well tell you clearly that Zhao Mi has never touched me, not once. But at least he treats me as a person, not a plaything to vent his desires. Unlike some people, who casually tease me like a beast!"

Xin Shunying didn't get angry, she thought for a while, and said lightly: "I see, it is Liang Guoshi who asked you to stay by Zhao Mi's side to monitor him?"

Jiang Ru originally wanted to refute, but she found that this was the case.It's just that compared to Liang Shuo who thought he could seduce Zhao Mi with his beauty, Liang Tao may not care about the relationship between Zhao Mi and Jiang Ru at all, but just go with nature.

Jiang Ru really fell in love with Zhao Mi, but after getting along these days, she found that she was not worthy of Zhao Mi at all. This was not because of the difference in power, status or cultivation level, but because Zhao Mi's ideals and pursuits were too ambitious. To the point where I can't even understand it.

In Jiang Ru's eyes, Zhao Mi is almost on par with Liang Tao at this moment, and she can't catch up with him, so she can only take care of some mundane affairs for him.

Zhao Mi's daily life is extremely boring. He doesn't care about wine, sex and money, and he doesn't like dancing, music and gambling. Even other cultivators will not deliberately avoid the enjoyment. Zhao Mi can turn a blind eye and devote himself to his magic. matter.

Moreover, unlike those who simply pursue the power of spells, Zhao Mi's study of spells is almost pure, without any utilitarianism involved.

Jiang Ru also asked Zhao Mi privately how she could be so pure.But in the end, Zhao Mi couldn't answer it himself. He only said that he was beaten when he was a child, and was forced by his grandfather to study rituals and rituals. Later, when he grew up, he got used to it.

However, Zhao Mi also said that the officials who praised the ceremony paid attention to self-restraint in order to restore the ceremony.The self that is suppressed is the ego that loves wealth, lust, and fame. It is paranoid and selfish, and it is a habitual habit.Only by self-denial and humility can we get close to the Dao.

At this moment, Jiang Ru vaguely understood what was happening. When facing Xin Shunying, her anger disappeared, and she calmly said, "Mrs. Luo, I would like to ask, why didn't Sheriff Luo come forward? Could it be that she dared not see her old friends? Even if they parted ways, at least He is also an official in the same dynasty. Even if Zhao Mi doesn't care, what will other people think? I'm afraid that just being in Xingluo County, the popularity of Luo County Sheriff may not be comparable to Zhao Mi."

Xin Shunying was speechless. In fact, she had persuaded Luo Xixian not to care about the past, and to take the initiative to go out of the city to meet Zhao Mi.Even if you don't look at the same family in the past, as a local official, you should show due courtesy when facing someone appointed by the lord of the country.

But Luo Xixian refused to do this, and simply refused to stay in Yanze City in the name of going out on patrol.Xin Shunying had no choice but to let her come forward, but it was a pity that Zhao Mi was dragged to the banquet halfway.

Although Zhao Mi has long since left Xingluo County, he is indeed quite popular here.Perhaps it was because of the suppression of the rebellious party that the local people praised Zhao Mi so much that the altars set up by Zhao Mi were regarded by the people as fairy trails and scenic spots, and they spontaneously protected them.

There are even some rumors in the market, claiming that it is because of Zhao Mi's arrangement of the mandala that Xingluo County has had good weather and good harvests in recent years.

It is conceivable that Luo Xixian, as the subsequent sheriff, was very displeased with these market rumors, as if he had written to the imperial court to reduce and exempt taxes for Xingluo County, and he also worked hard to encourage farming, reclaim wasteland, build roads and bridges, etc. , all became the credit of Zhao Mi.

Xin Shunying could see clearly that Luo Xixian's experience in Xingluo County had actually improved a lot compared to the past.But Zhao Mi couldn't stand it by leaps and bounds, and it can be said that he took all the scenery, which made Luo Xixian feel very frustrated.

Even ordinary people can see that it is extremely unusual for Zhao Mi to rise so rapidly in power and status. Apart from Zhao Mi's hard work and pragmatism, it is more because of court disputes and various coincidences that Zhao Mi is brought together. to this position.

However, in Luo Xixian's eyes, Zhao Mi can't get rid of the taste of "lucky villain" no matter what. He always feels that if he is himself, he can also handle things well.

Xin Shunying tried to persuade Luo Xixian several times, but Luo Xixian always refused to listen. She also wanted to understand that Zhao Mi had become an inescapable knot in her husband's heart.

This kind of paranoia is extremely detrimental to working as an official, or cultivating immortals and learning Taoism, but outsiders can't help Luo Xixian solve his knots, and even Xin Shunying feels helpless.

Xin Shunying knows that Luo Xixian's practice of swordsmanship has made him competitive, and it is absolutely difficult to expect him to be subdued and bow his head.But if Zhao Mi can show his goodwill and let the two settle down, it will be a good thing for both parties.

But as soon as Zhao Mi arrived in Yanze City, he was invited by the local wealthy gentry, which made Xin Shunying feel extremely difficult.Originally, she planned to attack someone who was close to Zhao Mi, but when she met Jiang Ru, she immediately ran into a setback and was even questioned by the other party.

Things have evolved to this point, and Xin Shunying felt that it was irreversible, because of her own thought at the beginning, she would have to taste the bitter fruit one after another in the future.

(End of this chapter)