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Chapter 60 Ascension Pavilion

After pondering for a moment, Shen Yuan said, "The loss of control of the royal carriage is an allusion to the crisis brought about by Master Lu's new academy."

"As Brother Yunxiao just said, Xun Sheng said something before he spoke."

Huang Yunxiao was stunned after hearing this and said, "A boat traveling in a turbulent current will capsize if it turns sharply?"

Shen Yuan nodded and continued, "What Xun Sheng meant by saying this was that he agreed with Master Lu's new learning, but that reform needs to be done gradually. If we are eager for quick success, it will bring terrible consequences."

“I think Master Lu should have understood what he meant at the time.”

"Xun Sheng then posed the debate about the carriage going out of control. The three people in the carriage represent Heaven and Earth and the ruler, while the pedestrians on the road represent the common people. The carriage represents 'new learning,' and the driver is Master Lu."

"Sage Xun was warning Master Lu that if he were allowed to drive the chariot of 'new learning' recklessly, it would bring extremely serious consequences."

"The so-called sacrifice of one person for the benefit of the world was Master Lu's final choice."

After hearing his explanation, all three people in the room had strange expressions.

“Father, I didn’t realize you were more learned than Mother.” Shen Wenxing spoke first, his eyes filled with disbelief.

In his memory, his father was just an ordinary commoner. If there was anything different about him from other commoners, it was that his father seemed to know a lot of principles, and his way of educating them from childhood was not like that of the uncles and elders in the village, who used sticks and beatings.

As for the Huang brothers, Qingzhou and Yunxiao, they looked at him with new respect.

Although the two were warriors, they had studied since childhood, but unlike Shen Yuan, they could see through the sage's plan at a glance.

“Ah Yuan, if you had been born into a family of literary giants and received such a nurturing environment, you would surely have had a place among the sages of the Confucian Temple in the future,” Huang Yunxiao said with a smile.

Shen Yuan scratched his head: "Brother Yunxiao is joking. I just say whatever comes to mind. Xun Sheng may not have meant it that way."

Huang Qingzhou smiled and agreed, "None of us are scholars, so this is not a good topic for discussion."

"Now that Stone has returned, the two children are of age, and it's time to discuss some serious matters."

"No rush, let someone prepare the food first. The annual sacrifice is approaching, let's have a drink at noon," Huang Yunxiao said.

In the late afternoon, the father and son, both beaming with health, left Yunshui Town.

After some discussion, the two families decided to set the wedding date for the second day of the fourth lunar month after the New Year.

The weather was neither too hot nor too cold back then, and there was no farm work to do; it was a good time.

Once the wedding date is set, the next step is to prepare the necessary arrangements, including the formalities of betrothal gifts and wedding invitations.

Time has passed the annual festival, and spring has arrived in the blink of an eye.

Su Jingshan was transferred to the prefectural government as he wished, and the imperial court sent a Confucian scholar from the Wenyuan Pavilion to Anyang County as the county magistrate.

Along with it came an imperial edict.

Effective immediately, Dayu has established new Ascension Pavilions in each county government to oversee various matters, including the spiritual root testing of eligible commoners within the county government.

That day, Shen Wenxing was helping his father clear the bushes around the new house, preparing to build a low wall around the courtyard to prevent alligators, snakes, and insects from sneaking into the yard and causing unnecessary trouble.

A horse-drawn carriage slowly approached along the newly constructed winding road.

After the carriage stopped at the gate of the mansion, Huang Yunxiao stepped out first, lifting the curtain and saying:
"Magistrate Tang, slow down."

Then another young figure stepped out of the carriage.

"Thank you very much, Brother Huang."

Tang Xian got out of the car, looked around, and then looked at the Shen family's new residence.

"right here?"

Huang Yunxiao nodded and smiled, "Stone... After Shen Wenxing made great contributions to the border army, he used all his rewards to acquire this mountain forest and built a house here."

Tang Xian nodded: "It's a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains."

"Brother Huang, let's go in."

The two walked forward hand in hand, followed by more than ten county government officials.

"Uncle Yun Xiao?"

Shen Wenxing was pushing his wheelbarrow, preparing to haul some stones, when he suddenly saw Huang Yunxiao and the others arrive at the door. He quickly put the wheelbarrow aside and went forward to greet them.

"Stone, this is Tang Xian, the newly arrived magistrate of Anyang County."

"I've come today with an appointment from the prefectural government."

appointment?

Shen Wenxing was taken aback for a moment, then quickly cupped his hands and said, "Shen Wenxing greets Magistrate Tang."

"Magistrate Tang, Uncle Yunxiao, please come inside."

"Wenping, go and call Father." After leading the two into the side room, Shen Wenxing was making tea when Shen Yuan hurried over.

After a brief introduction, Tang Xian got straight to the point: "The imperial court has newly established the Ascension Pavilion in the county government, and the Ascension Pavilion in Anyang County is currently lacking a supervisor."

“County Lieutenant Huang recommended Shen Wenxing to me, and the prefectural government has agreed. I’ve come here to inform you.”

Steward of the Ascension Pavilion?
Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing and Shen Yuan exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.

During the war in the Western Regions, he repeatedly made military achievements and was awarded a title, but he only had the title without the official position and was retired at home.

If one could become a steward of the Ascension Pavilion now, it would be considered to have an official position.

More importantly, this is a formal position, meaning they will be paid by the government in the future.

"Thank you, Magistrate Tang, and thank you, Uncle Yunxiao."

Shen Wenxing quickly clasped his hands in thanks.

Tang Xian waved his hand and said seriously, "I entrust this task to you because of Brother Huang's recommendation, and also because I heard that you are familiar with the two immortals and that you yourself are a peak acquired martial artist."

"The affairs of the Ascension Pavilion are related to the fate of the Great Yu Kingdom. I hope that my nephew will live up to the Emperor's grace and perform his duties diligently."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing repeatedly cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Please rest assured, Magistrate Tang!"

After the formalities were completed, Tang Xian ordered someone to bring out the seal and official robes representing the stewards of the Ascension Pavilion.

"I heard that you are very happy in April, but the selection of disciples for the Ascension Pavilion is about to begin, and you will need to go to the county to take up your post in three days."

"On your wedding day, I, Tang, will grant you some leave, how about that?"

Shen Wenxing looked at his father.

Shen Yuan smiled and said, "Official business is important. As for family matters, Father is here, so you can go without worry."

“Magistrate Tang, it’s almost noon. Please have a seat. I’ll have my wife prepare a simple meal.”

As Shen Yuan spoke, he got up to leave.

However, Tang Xian smiled and waved his hand, saying, "There will be plenty of time later. I am new to this position and have many things to take care of, so I won't delay any longer."

"Brother Huang, are you going back with Tang, or...?"

Huang Yunxiao stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "There's nothing urgent at the county magistrate's office. Since you've come all this way, I won't accompany Magistrate Tang back."

Tang Xian smiled and nodded, then bowed to the group of officials and left the residence with them.

The group saw them off at the door, watching the carriage drive away into the distance.

Shen Yuan frowned and said, "This newly arrived county magistrate is rather rigid."

Huang Yunxiao laughed after hearing this, "That's true, but he's still easier to get along with than that old geezer Su Jingshan."

"Come on, this is my first time visiting your new house, show me around."

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In the evening, the family sat down together for dinner.

"Father, I'm planning to take my younger brother and sister to the county town, and also to test their spiritual roots," Shen Wenxing said after a moment's hesitation.

He still hoped that one of his younger siblings could become a disciple of the immortal.

Upon hearing this, Hu Yufen silently looked at Shen Yuan, while Shen Wenping and Shen Wen'an beside her also stopped eating.

Shen Yuan picked at the rice in his bowl, feeling somewhat conflicted.

He also hoped that some of the children would have the aptitude for cultivating immortality and become disciples of immortals.

However, the methods of cultivators are beyond the imagination of mortals, and he worried that the matter of his bloodline and tortoise shell would be exposed as a result.

However, giving up this opportunity would be tantamount to stagnation, not to mention how much the family could grow by relying on the dozens of acres of land and orchards they cultivate.

The resources for raising future generations alone are a major problem.

More importantly, the tortoise shell is in his sea of ​​consciousness. Even though he has now reached the acquired realm, his lifespan is only 150 years.

If I were to die of old age, this tortoise shell would most likely disappear along with me.

What should we do then?
After struggling with his thoughts, he finally made a decision.

This immortal must be cultivated!
Not only do the children need repairs, but he and his wife will also need to find an opportunity to repair them.

Otherwise, a century in the secular world passes in the blink of an eye, and without him, the family's development would inevitably lack a great help.

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