I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 49: Prime Minister Song and I will be your backers!

Zhao Chuanji, the co-magistrate of the Southern Jiangsu government, personally brought the Xiezhi envoy from the Inspectorate who had come to summon him to Qihuang Street, and came to Chen Zhian's courtyard to present the court's reward.

There were already dozens of families living in this alley. It was broad daylight, with the sound of horse hooves, the government office plaque standing tall, and the Tongzhi calling out names loudly, which naturally caused a lot of commotion.

Zhao Chuanji solemnly handed the letter with his name, merits and rewards written on it to Chen Zhian, and also handed him a jade disk.

"Master Xiao Chen is so young, but he has already received honors. This is truly extraordinary."

Zhao Chuanji looked at Chen Zhian with a smile. Chen Zhian saluted him and said, "How dare I, an eighth-rank official, accept the title of sir from the magistrate? I am sorry to bother the government office this time."

Zhao Chuanji nodded at him, and did not dare to neglect Li Bodu who was standing beside him.

Li Bodu watched the scene coldly, and when he saw Zhao Chuanji bowing and inviting him, he did not even look at Chen Zhian, and left with the Tongzhi.

"If you have time, Master Chen, you can come to the government office for tea. The prefect is busy with government affairs today, so he didn't come in person, but he admires young people like you."

Before Zhao Chuanji left, he specially greeted Chen Zhian.

"Going to the government office for tea? It's not very auspicious." Chen Zhian thought to himself, but he made some polite invitations and finally sent Zhao Chuanji and many guards from the government office away.

Those iron-clad men were highly skilled and usually meticulous, but today they were somewhat envious of the young man in front of them.

At such a young age, he has already made great contributions and obtained honors. Although he is not an actual official, he is qualified to enter the government. He is much better than those hard-working clerks and iron guards.

"It's just an eighth-rank honor. Is it worthy of such courtesy from the Lord Tongzhi?" They left Qihuang Street with doubts in their hearts.

So, in front of Chen Zhian's yard, only he and the Xiezhi envoy of the Inspectorate were left.

The young man had a straw in his mouth and clasped his fists towards Chen Zhian: "Sir, Lord Chu is waiting on Dongfeng Street."

Chen Zhian was still a little uncomfortable with the title "Sir", and when he heard that Chu Muye was waiting for him, he decided to go with the Xiezhi envoy.

This man seemed frivolous, but he was quite careful. He tied his black horse to a roadside tree and walked to Dongfeng Street with Chen Zhian.

Chen Zhian originally wanted to remind him that the current situation is not good, and if you tie your horse here, there will always be people coveting it.

But then he thought again, there was such a big scene today, all the neighbors had seen it, who would dare to steal the official's horse?

The two of them walked out of Qihuang Street.

Many of Chen Zhian’s neighbors on the streets were delighted and greeted him one after another.

"Zhi'an! What merit have you achieved? What reward did the government give you?"

"This is incredible! The Tongzhi has come in person. Zhian, you have brought honor to the family."

"I said that those who survive a great disaster will be blessed in the future!"

……

The neighbors seemed even happier than Chen Zhian. Chen Zhian smiled and responded, calling out each person's name accurately.

The Xiezhi envoy at the side was a little curious and said with a smile: "I can't believe that Master Chen is so popular."

Chen Zhian said: "My father is a private school teacher on Qihuang Street. He has been teaching for more than ten years. He is familiar with the neighbors and they take care of me on weekdays."

The Xiezhi Envoy nodded slightly and said, "You can tell from the first glance that you are a family of good people, educating people, and doing great deeds. My Lord Chen... My name is Jiang Taiping, and I am the Xiezhi Envoy of the Inspectorate. If you want to come to Xuan Tianjing in the future, please come to Anshi Street to find me. I will treat you to a drink."

Jiang Taiping seemed quite familiar and spoke to Chen Zhian with a smile.

Chen Zhian thought Jiang Taiping was being polite to him, so he casually said, "When we meet Lord Chu, I will also treat Lord Jiang to a drink. The yellow wine of Sunan Prefecture is famous all over the world."

Jiang Taiping nodded with a smile, "Alright, I've heard that the yellow wine from Sunan Prefecture is mellow and soft, but also has a strong aftertaste. Today is a good opportunity to get some of Master Chen's good fortune."

Chen Zhian was a little surprised. He usually heard that the Feiyu Guards and Xiezhi Envoys of the Inspectorate were all reincarnations of demons and killers who came to the earth. They were all cold and frosty, and kept people at a distance. He didn't expect that Jiang Taiping was so cheerful.

The two of them went all the way to Dongfeng Street. The gate of Chu Muye's courtyard was wide open. Chen Zhian and Jiang Taiping entered the courtyard together, only to see that Chu Muye had already prepared tea and was waiting for them.

"Come, both of you sit down."

Chu Muye invited the two to sit down and asked Chen Zhian, "Where is the jade disk given to you by the court?"

Chen Zhian took out a jade disk from his sleeve and handed it to Chu Muye.

Chu Muye examined it in detail, nodded and said, "This jade disc will be your identity certificate in the future. When you go to Xuan Tianjin, you can use this jade disc to enter and exit the restaurant that entertains honorary officials, and you can purchase real estate in Xuan Tianjin without any notes."

Chen Zhian asked curiously, "Uncle Chu, with this honorary title and official status, can I stay in the restaurant for free?"

Chu Muye smiled but did not answer.

Jiang Taiping on the side said with a smile: "Of course you have to pay to stay in a hotel, but the restaurants that specialize in receiving officials are mostly quiet, clean, luxurious, and the waiters are also quite polite, so it is more comfortable to stay there."

"But the price of the hotel is also correspondingly more expensive."

Chen Zhian asked again: "With this jade disc, will it be cheaper to buy a property in Xuantianjing?"

Jiang Taiping shook his head.

"Then, since I have the title of Che Yi Lang, can the court give me a salary and a salary?"

Jiang Taiping shook his head again.

Chen Zhian's mouth twitched: "What's the use of this official position?"

Chu Muye stroked his sleeves and poured tea for Chen Zhian and Jiang Taiping himself, saying, "Of course it will be of great use. With this rank, you are no longer an ordinary person, but a meritorious official. If someone wants to kill you, they should think carefully.

More importantly... with this rank, you will be eligible to enter the civil service, and you can become an official in the future!"

Chen Zhian thought for a while and said, "I heard that there are many high-ranking officials of the sixth and seventh ranks in Xuantianjing, and there are also many important officials of the third and fourth ranks. Can an eighth-rank honor still be feared?" "It depends on who gave the eighth-rank honor." A gleam of light flashed in Chu Muye's eyes: "If it is a routine reward from the Ministry of Personnel, an eighth-rank honor is not worth anything in Xuantianjing, or even in Sunan Prefecture.

Chen Zhian, please take a closer look at your memorial."

Chen Zhian took out the memorial given to him by Zhao Chuanji, opened it, and saw three words written in the signature of the person who issued the memorial.

"Song Xiqu."

He slowly pronounced the name and looked at Chu Muye.

Chu Muye smiled slightly and said, "Do you know why an eighth-rank honor can trouble Sunan Prefecture's co-governor Zhao Chuanji to come and call out your name in person?

Do you know why a memorial for an eighth-rank honor required the Xiezhi envoy of the Inspectorate to come in person, riding on a Liuhuo horse and wearing a Guijin long sword on his waist?
Do you know who signed this letter?"

Chen Zhian was silent for a few moments, then said, "Song Xiqu is the prime minister of the current dynasty."

"He is not just the Prime Minister. Song Xiqu is the Grand Tutor of the current dynasty, the Grand Secretary of the Zhongji Palace, the head of the Cabinet, and the Right Censor of the Inspectorate. He is the person who truly rules the world!"

Chu Muye said in a low voice, staring at Chen Zhian: "So now you know why you, an eighth-rank Che Yi Lang, are more special?"

Chen Zhian remained silent.

Jiang Taiping on the side looked at Chen Zhian with some curiosity, and seemed a little confused about Chen Zhian's silence.

If it were someone else, they would feel proud and flattered at this moment.

But Chen Zhian looked normal, lowered his head, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face. No one knew what he was thinking.

After five or six breaths, Chen Zhian suddenly looked up and said, "Uncle Chu, what does Prime Minister Song want me to do?"

Chu Muye was slightly stunned.

Jiang Taiping was also a little surprised, and then a smile of interest appeared on his face.

This Chen Zhian is really a strange person.

When Prime Minister Song presented the jade disk, ordinary people would naturally be grateful and offer gifts of grass and rings in return, but Chen Zhian actually asked some questions.

Chu Muye also thought for a while before he stood up. He walked into the yard and pointed at the clouds in the sky.

"Look, the clouds in the sky are ethereal and the 800 million people in Dayu cannot touch them. They can only look up.

The same is true for Xuantian Jing. This magnificent city seems to be located in Zhongjizhou and everyone can go there. But in fact, the reason why Xuantian Jing is called Xuantian Jing is that for the vast majority of people in Dayu, the capital city is illusory, just like the clouds in the sky, which can only be seen by looking up.

Xuantianjing is the Xuantianjing of the aristocratic families, not the Xuantianjing of the Yu people in the world."

He paused for a few seconds, turned around and said solemnly: "If it were in the past, Dayu would not be in a hurry to reform.

But now, the old Daxi has fallen apart, and the world overlord Daqian is watching covetously. Once he annexes the twelve small countries of Yousang in the east, he will definitely lead his troops to destroy the Chu and Dayu!
The world may seem to be peaceful and prosperous, but our Dayu is actually in danger. If we do not reform and strengthen our country, in fifty years at most, the world will belong to Daqian.

The Yu people will all become slaves of the Qian people, and will all become the nourishment of the Great Qian Xuanmen... Chen Zhian, as a Great Yu person, why don't you take up your sword and serve your country as an official! "

Jiang Taiping's eyes were burning, and he seemed moved by Chu Muye's words.

But Chen Zhian remained lifeless and indifferent, saying: "Uncle Chu, a person like me, if not ten million, Dayu probably has eight million. Saving the country still needs the plans of the elders in the court, so I won't join in the fun."

"I was really influenced by Chen Shuijun." Chu Muye thought to himself, but he still smiled and said, "From the Huanglong River that feeds the people to the weeds that block the strong wind, as long as they are useful, they are serving the country... You don't have to have so many burdens."

"Chen Zhian, you have a good physique and extraordinary talent. You have a promising future and great achievements are waiting for you.

But... the resources and techniques for cultivation in the world today are limited, and most of them are controlled by aristocratic families, powerful clans, and mysterious sects. Now that you have cultivated the second-grade mysterious technique, you will naturally be able to reach the unpolished jade realm.

But one day when you reach the Unpolished Jade realm, you will need to break through to the Xiantian realm. At that time, you will need a large amount of elixirs, a wisp of Xiantian Qi, and a first-grade profound skill. "

“When you finally step into the Xiantian realm and master the power of the Xiantian, you will be the guest of honor of dignitaries wherever you go. Then you will see some of the Daozhen, and you will intend to explore the Daozhen and want to go further.

At that time, you will need heavenly merit, supernatural powers, the fruit of the true Tao, and the divine map of heaven!
Chen Zhian, the path of cultivation is difficult and bumpy, but also wonderful. Instead of selling yourself to aristocratic families or to the Xuanmen, it is better to do some good things for the people of the world, which can also be regarded as serving the country. "

Chu Muye was patient and persuasive.

When Chen Zhian heard about elixirs, heavenly skills, magical powers, innate qi, and the fruit of Taoism, he indeed became interested.

Chu Muye continued, and said with a smile: “I heard that Li Bodu went to see you today, and I think he doesn’t want you to go to Xuan Tianjing.

The reason is because of the engagement in September. I am afraid you will cause some trouble. If you don't go to Xuan Tianjing, if you don't hold the power and whip that can rebuke the noble families, how can you control the Li family and the Si family?"

Chen Zhian lowered his head, his long eyelashes covering his eyes: "Even if Uncle Chu didn't say it today, I would have gone to Xuan Tianjing anyway."

"You're going to die?" Chu Muye was like a devil tempting people to fall. He continued, "You have no power and your cultivation is weak. Even if you go to Xuan Tianjing, you will have to behave yourself. You dare to rush at Qi Tian with a knife. I'm afraid you don't have the temperament to behave yourself."

Chen Zhian remained silent, and no one knew what he was thinking.

"There's no rush." Chu Muye continued, "When you come to Xuantianjing, see the weather in Xuantianjing, and sense the torrents that swallow people's lives in Xuantianjing, when you are frightened by the weather and torrents, you will naturally be able to make a decision.

At that time... Prime Minister Song and I will be your backers, to soothe the deep-seated illness in your heart and do something for Dayu."

Chen Zhian was about to speak.

Suddenly the sky changed suddenly. The three of them looked up and saw Chu Muye's expression suddenly became excited.

His face flushed and he looked up at the sky.

Jiang Taiping, who was sitting next to Chen Zhian, took a deep breath.

"The Ninth Monument of Daoxia... There is another person in the world who can carve words on the Ninth Monument of Daoxia!"

(End of this chapter)