Mang Shusheng's Ink Painting Practice

Chapter 133 Three-Pulse Exchange Conference
No one knew that Zhao Yifu, sitting in the donkey cart, had experienced the previous seven-day battle again.

Maybe not that long, but instead of being rested, he came back from the consciousness space more exhausted.

After all, it was such a fucked-up thing to be forced to comprehend a sword technique in such a short period of time...

Fortunately, he was sneaky.

Doesn't that mean he has comprehended the 'Divine Sword Intent'?

He is the best at adapting. Why not just use the experience of comprehending the 'Divine Blade Intent' to comprehend the 'Divine Sword Intent'?
So when he woke up, the summoning picture from his sleeve flew out and hung in front of him. The ancestor glared at him with a sour look on his face, as if he was looking at a piece of that...

It's like a man who loves his child very much and wants to give everything to the child, but suddenly he sees that the child looks more and more like the guy next door.

Even if you try your best to get it back, although it looks very similar to yourself on the surface, if you look closely, you still smell like the one next door.

It’s just... well.

Zhao Yifu felt a little hurt, after all, this person didn't even hide his expression of disgust.

He scratched his head and simply closed his eyes and fell asleep again.

This time he wanted to have a good sleep, he was so tired.

He didn't mind the boss's gaze at all and slept soundly, but it was hard for the cats.

The cats were trembling in front of the picture and dared not move, so they could only let the donkey cart sway forward.

"Don't be so stingy. At worst, this guy will belong to both of us."

Emperor Wenheng said something from the side.

The atmosphere has changed a little.

Originally, Patriarch Chunyang felt like he was being cheated on, but now that Emperor Wenheng had said this, he suddenly felt that Zhao Yifu could be the fruit of their joint efforts...

……

Zhao Yifu slept back to Fenglin County. When he woke up, he found that a day and a night had passed.

It seemed that Wu Zhong had traveled day and night to bring him back.

He stretched, stood up and returned to his residence.

As a result, when he returned to the house and Wu Zhong was about to clean it up, he saw Li Liang rushing towards him with great interest.

"Sir, congratulations, you have been promoted to County Lord!"

Zhao Yifu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "The official document from the Ministry of Personnel has arrived?"

Li Liang wasn't surprised by Zhao Yifu's somewhat cold response. He took out the official document and said, "Here it is. I heard that the Minister of Revenue presented the county lady's memorial to the emperor, and the emperor was so pleased that he asked the Ministry of Personnel to make an exception for her promotion."

Zhao Yifu nodded and said, "I understand."

Li Liang was a little surprised this time. He said, "County Lady, you are in the emperor's favor now, why are you still like this... like this..."

He wanted to say 'not caring', but after pondering the words, he said, "Still so nonchalant?"

Zhao Yifu laughed and said, "Submitting the Yellow Book of Fish Scales will certainly please His Majesty, but it will also offend almost all officials. They won't like me entering the central government, so I guess I can only hang around in the local areas for the rest of my life."

Li Liang suddenly understood after hearing this.

Lately, I've been so dominated by Zhao Yifu's exceptionally efficient work ability that I didn't even notice it. But if I think about it carefully... someone as 'capable' as Zhao Yifu would surely be a thorn in the eyes and flesh of some people, wouldn't he?

He thought for a moment and then bowed, saying, "In any case, the county lord should move into the county government office. This will make it easier to manage daily government affairs."

Zhao Yifu could only nod after hearing this. He then took the document, glanced at it, and laughed heartily, saying, "I also want to congratulate Brother Hanshan. I am now the county magistrate, and Brother Hanshan has been promoted from chief clerk to county magistrate."

"So this place of mine was actually reserved for Brother Hanshan. No wonder you are so anxious..."

He joked.

Li Liang was indeed very happy. After all, it would be difficult for an official in Daxu to be promoted without some connections behind the scenes.

Especially for someone like him who was a juren, the highest position he could get was a county magistrate, and the more likely thing was that he would be a ninth-rank official like a chief clerk for his entire life.

But now it’s different. Li Liang has successfully taken the first step and become an eighth-rank county magistrate.

The difference of one grade is actually a world of difference.

After all, the imperial court would not consider letting the chief clerk act as the county magistrate, but the county magistrate's deputy is the legitimate deputy to the county magistrate.

The county government office was very busy that day, as the county magistrate and the county magistrate were busy moving.

However, compared to Li Liang's troubles, Zhao Yifu's moving was much simpler.

He rolled up his sleeves and the cats followed him into the backyard of the government office.

This is the county magistrate's residence. It has been cleaned very cleanly and you can just move in with your luggage.

Wu Zhong said, "Luckily, I've been having people come clean up whenever I'm free lately, and now it's really coming in handy."

Zhao Yifu smiled. It seemed that this loyal servant was full of confidence that he would soon become the county magistrate.

And he, as a county magistrate, absolutely deserves the title of "County Lord".

Imperial power did not extend below the county level, which meant that the county magistrate was the last level of imperial power over the local area.

And isn’t the county magistrate a local emperor?

Of course, the premise is that it has to be balanced...

Anyway, Zhao Yifu has settled everything.

While Wu Zhong was packing up, he continued to write letters.

After all, he still had to report the matter of Hanba to the people inside the sect, although there would most likely be no response.

After finishing the letter, he called Huang Lin to deliver it.

"Old Huang, here are two letters, one for my master, and one for my teacher Zhou Su... You can have my master pass on Teacher Zhou's letter, and don't appear in front of Teacher Zhou yourself."

Huang Lin nodded respectfully.

He now showed more and more respect for Zhao Yifu.

Because he could feel an increasingly powerful aura from Zhao Yi Fu, Huang Lin felt as if he had seen a god, so he was naturally trembling with fear and respect.

Not long after the letter was sent, a golden light flashed in front of Zhao Yifu and someone came.

When he saw the light and shadow effects, he thought that the master himself had come, but when he saw the person clearly, he confirmed that it was the god Zhou Suyang whom he had not seen for a long time.

"Disciple Zhao Yifu greets Master Zhou."

He saluted quickly.

Zhou Su looked at him with a stern face and nodded, then said, "Don't be so nervous. It's just that it's been more than four months since you took up your post. I haven't heard from you in a long time, so I wanted to come and see you."

Zhao Yifu was surprised and asked, "Didn't Master Zhou come here after seeing the disciple's letter?"

"That...what a coincidence."

Zhou Su was also surprised. In the Yang Shen state, all causes and effects would become clear after a little consideration. He smiled and said, "It is indeed a coincidence."

Zhao Yifu clasped his fists and asked, "Master, how are you doing lately?"

Zhou Su nodded and said, "Everything is fine, but I came to see you this time to remind you of something."

"That is, after my master wiped out the bandits entrenched in Xianren Lake, he was commended by the imperial court and ordered to expand and relocate the army, preparing to enter Jingshan Province to quell the rebellion."

Zhao Yifu retrieved some of his own information about Jingshan Province in his mind... These were mainly from previous court reports.

He pondered for a moment and said, "I saw in the official newspaper that the situation over there is still under control?"

Zhou Su said with a serious expression, "The Jingshan governor who lied about military intelligence has been dismissed and escorted back to the capital." "In fact, the rebels in Jingshan Province have almost completely occupied Jingshan, so we have to mobilize the surrounding military garrisons to help."

"The imperial court is well aware of the shortcomings of local military garrisons, and therefore hopes that my new army can perform brilliantly."

After hearing this, Zhao Yifu finally understood the whole story.

He said, "Master, do you still need someone from the Zhao family? I will write to my father and ask him to personally bring people to support you."

Zhou Su smiled and shook his head. "The Zhao family has spared no effort in supporting my master. How can they take all the male members of the Zhao family away?"

"Don't worry, the Yongyi Battalion has expanded to 800 soldiers. Many of your Zhao family members have already become junior officers. I have their future in mind."

"I'm telling you this today simply to remind you that the provinces surrounding Jingshan will likely experience a wave of refugees soon. You should be prepared."

Zhao Yifu immediately perked up after hearing this. He said, "That's great! My area has been depopulated due to the drought five years ago. If refugees come in, it will definitely help to increase the population of our county."

Zhou Su smiled and nodded, saying, "The population growth is also the county magistrate's political achievement."

"But you have to think carefully. With so many people pouring in, there might be some restless people. Can you handle it well?"

Zhao Yifu smiled and said, "Master, please be at ease. I am not in any trouble here."

Indeed, he could get the full support of the local gentry, so he was not afraid at all.

However, in this case, he would have to address the problem of declining land output in the southern townships of Fenglin County.

He didn't know what the specific situation was in the prison cell mountain, so he decided to go out again after resting up this time.

Zhao Yifu had already made a decision in his heart.

Then he asked Zhou Su about his sister and second uncle, and learned that Miss Zhou was doing well in the Yongyi Camp.

This young lady is really serious about joining the army. There were female generals guarding the border when the Great Xu was founded. Otherwise, this precedent would be difficult to set.

At this time, the sky was gradually getting dark. Zhou Su suddenly showed an expression of surprise, and then said, "Liang Zhengfang is coming. You two can chat with each other. I will leave first."

As he spoke, Zhou Su's Yang Shen disappeared from the spot.

Zhao Yifu quickly stood up and saw a flash of green light appear in front of him. He bowed deeply and said, "Disciple greets Master."

Liang Zhongzhi's Yin Spirit revealed itself, and he looked around and asked, "Who's been here?"

Zhao Yifu answered truthfully, "It was Master Zhou. He just came to warn me that there will be a big change in Jingshan."

Liang Zhongzhi finally understood and said, "As for him, this time the Sect Master wanted to go with the flow and let him do what he likes. Maybe I can help him complete his mission in this life."

Zhao Yifu asked curiously, "What mission could my Master Zhou have?"

Liang Zhongzhi said: "What else can we do? We can only march north to conquer the Central Plains."

Zhao Yifu immediately understood.

He asked Liang Zhongzhi, "Master, you came here in person this time. Is there something important you want to tell me?"

Liang Zhongzhi nodded and said, "One is to inform you of the situation in the court."

"You should have received the document from the Ministry of Personnel, right?"

Zhao Yifu nodded.

Liang Zhongzhi said, "Originally, His Majesty was delighted when he saw the Fish Scale Yellow Book you presented. He believed you were a truly honest and upright official and wanted to make an exception and promote you to the position of Governor."

"But he was persuaded to go back by the six ministers."

Zhao Yifu: "..."

Aren’t these six ministers from the Danqing Sect themselves?
He wondered, "It seems like everyone has gained the approval of their civil servants through this, right?"

Liang Zhongzhi said, "It does have some effect... so you've done a good job. At least you've made the civil servants think that everyone in the sect is on their side."

Zhao Yifu: ...

He felt a little aggrieved. The stability of the relationship and the court depended on him?

Liang Zhongzhi probably understood what he meant, and then said with a smile: "Don't look like that. The younger disciples in the sect are almost going crazy because of you."

"If I don't make a show of suppressing you, I'm afraid you'll still be treated with hostility by your fellow disciples."

Zhao Yifu asked curiously, "Where did this come from?"

Liang Zhongzhi said quietly, "His Majesty likes what you do very much and wants to promote it nationwide."

Zhao Yifu's scalp immediately went numb when he heard this. This time he understood the problem.

He said cautiously, "That's impossible, right?"

"The Sect Leader and the others won't agree to this either."

Liang Zhongzhi sighed and said, "The Sect Leader did not fully agree, but he also promised to gradually test the feasibility."

Zhao Yifu breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "That's good."

Liang Zhongzhi said: "All the officials in the court also think it is a good idea and believe that it is a delaying tactic of the leader."

"But actually, the Sect Master has already ordered all the younger disciples to master the Shouren Method before taking up positions in local areas. They should follow your standards!"

Zhao Yifu: "..."

He knew that it was indeed he who had harmed his fellow disciples.

He felt a little guilty, but then he thought, he was just doing his job with care, so what was wrong with that?
So I said frankly: "I think I just did what I should do."

Liang Zhongzhi nodded and said, "You have indeed done very well, but it has been hard on those fellow disciples who were originally enjoying idle positions. They probably hate you to the core."

When Zhao Yifu heard this, his first reaction was to think of Senior Brother Wen Sheng's voice and smile, and then he laughed.

His face showed gloating.

Liang Zhongzhi covered his face and knew that he had overestimated his disciple's conscience.

As it turned out, Zhao Yifu's conscience was not only not painful, but he felt very happy.

Liang Zhongzhi covered his face and said, "Okay, now I'm going to tell you the second thing, but before that I need to check your cultivation."

Zhao Yifu immediately untied the Shouren method and said, "Master, please."

Liang Zhongzhi was quite shocked because Zhao Yifu unleashed the Shouren Law without hesitation and removed all defenses in front of him.

What kind of trust is this?
His Yin spirit's gaze quickly softened, and he said, "Kid, I'm just asking a few questions. The Shouren method is difficult to practice, so how can it be solved just like that?"

Zhao Yifu said "Oh" after hearing this, and then the Shouren method was restored.

Liang Zhongzhi: “…”

"Master?"

Seeing Liang Zhongzhi remained silent, Zhao Yifu asked, "Why don't you ask?"

Liang Zhongzhi said speechlessly: "There's no need to ask too much. When are you going to form the elixir?"

Zhao Yifu only then remembered the existence of Dan-forming after hearing this, and quickly said, "It's almost there."

Liang Zhongzhi said helplessly: "Don't rush into forming the elixir yourself. It's a taboo to disturb someone during the elixir forming process. Find a secluded secret room first, and then notify me to come and protect you."

Zhao Yifu nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

Liang Zhongzhi then said, "After you achieve Dan, I will take you to participate in the Three Meridians Exchange Conference of my Chunyang Great Sect. You can then have a good exchange with your fellow disciples."

Zhao Yifu became excited when he heard this. This was a big event.

　Recover blood on the weekend. By the way, I feel sorry for the girls who were assigned a lot of homework on the weekend.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)