"Immortal Master..."
"There is no need to be afraid." Song You looked at them calmly, "If you are valued and reused by the Imperial Master, you must be a person of outstanding virtue and extraordinary ability. Please introduce yourself."
"..."
The three ghosts couldn't help but feel even more uneasy when they heard him mention the national master.
After looking at each other, an old man stood up first.
"Dong Nian of Xiaguanfang once served as the minister of the household department of Dayan. He resigned and died at home. After his death, he became a ghost. The imperial master thought that Xiaguan was an upright and honest official when he was alive. He was upright and had presided over disaster relief many times, so he asked Xiaguan to serve as the first palace. The palace minister is temporarily responsible for the ghost king until he is appointed. He is mainly in charge of arresting ghosts, registering and making books, and assessing the merits and demerits of good and evil." The old man saluted and said.
"It's polite."
Song You had heard of this minister of household affairs.
It is said that he has outstanding virtues and went to the front line during disaster relief. He made great contributions to disaster relief. However, sometimes virtue is an aid to an official position, and sometimes it is a limitation of an official position, so he only reached the position of Minister of Household Affairs.
"Xiaguan Tang Xiu, who was once the magistrate of Changjing County, was demoted for offending the powerful and became a ghost after his death. The Imperial Master thought that Xiaguan was fair and clear in rewards and punishments when he was in office, so he appointed Xiaguan as the Prime Minister of the Second Palace. I will temporarily handle rewards, punishments and ghost prisons on behalf of the Ghost King." The Chief of the Second Palace said with his hands raised.
"It's polite."
Song You still replied.
I have never heard of this person, and his official position is not high.
However, since the previous prime minister named Gu Shou, who transferred Zhou Lei Gong to Changjing, the court has attached great importance to the security of Changjing. Although the magistrate of Changjing is not a big official, he is often particularly capable and Officials who are honest and fair should be appointed, but if they are too honest and fair, it will still be difficult for them to get far.
As for the official position, it is not a problem.
Zhou Lei Gong, the chief officer of the Thunder Department of Tiangong, was just a head catcher in the past, and he was still a subordinate of the magistrate of Changjing County.
"The villain Sha Junyi only served as a minor official during his lifetime, but his family was wealthy. Because he often helped the poor, he had a good reputation in the local area. Because he admired the knights in the world, he often entertained and helped them, so he also had a good reputation in the world. Many warriors have received favors from Sha and are willing to listen to Sha." A man with a big belly in his forties or fifties saluted and said, "Maybe because of this, the national master asked the villain to temporarily serve as the third palace's palace. Cheng, I am currently in charge of the ghost affairs in the city, so that the ghosts in the city can stay safe and perform their duties."
"Sha Gong, you are polite."
Coincidentally, Song You had also heard of his name.
Heard it more than once.
The first time was even six years ago, at the Liujiang Conference. Song You borrowed the seat of the Xishan Sect to watch the competition between Jianghu people at close range. Wu Nuxia was next to him and took the opportunity to tell him about Jianghu. She said that she had There was a man named Sha Gong who was very kind and charitable. He was a man of righteousness and was highly respected by people in the world.
"Why did you die?"
"Perhaps I have too much contact with people in the world." Sha Junyi smiled bitterly, "Someone actually used my name to make a fuss, saying that I was rebellious, and dragged me to be executed."
"I see."
"Immortal Master..."
The Prime Minister of the First Hall saluted again and said respectfully: "We are not afraid that the Immortal Master will remove us from our positions. I just want to explain to the Immortal Master that although we officials in the ghost city are related to the Imperial Preceptor, we have absolutely no knowledge of the Imperial Preceptor." The master’s plans, and he has never intentionally participated in the affairs of the national master.”
After hearing this, the chief minister of the second palace immediately said: "The Immortal Master has learned clearly that even though the subordinates push ghosts to be burned for the Imperial Master, they are all guilty ghosts. The punishment should be severe according to the law. The Immortal Master is leaving. Later, the Imperial Preceptor removed the position of lower official and took over the post on his own."
"You don't need to panic. I won't make things difficult for you. I also believe that you have nothing to do with this and I won't remove you from your positions." Song You waved his hand and said calmly, "I ask you to still perform your original duties and still follow the original laws. Just follow the regulations, until someone with great virtues and great merit comes and takes the position of Ghost King, well, let's change his name to Palace Lord. At that time, all you can do is help him wholeheartedly."
"All laws remain the same? No change?"
"We won't change it for the time being. We just don't need to use the heavy code anymore. Just act according to the rules." Song You said, "I just hope that you will stick to your heart, still govern impartially, and benefit the Yin spirits."
In fact, no one should know about the National Preceptor's plan except the Imperial Preceptor.
Firstly, he was afraid of leaking secrets, so he only used people and ghosts in the world. Secondly, the national preceptor was really complicated and difficult to understand. Maybe he had already anticipated his failure, so naturally he would not involve these evil officials.
When you think about it, it's really complicated.
"Three of you, go get busy."
Song You only asked them to continue to maintain the operation of the ghost city, and at the same time thought about the candidates for the next three palaces.
With these three people here, without the Palace Lord, this ghost town can still run without any worries.
As for the candidate for the palace monarch, I'm afraid the Imperial Master had already planned it, but I don't know who he chose. I don't know if he decided alone, or if he decided to leave it to the beings of Yin and Yang to decide for themselves, or if he had something to do with the Heavenly Palace. Negotiate or even exchange benefits.
There are also emperors sent by the Heavenly Palace to take charge, the lords of the underworld, and even the gods of Buddhism...
There should be gods in charge of the underworld.
The heavenly palace is guilty, but the gods are not necessarily aware of it.
Naturally, Song You would not follow the candidates originally decided by the National Preceptor, and he did not know who the National Preceptor had chosen. He would not let Rentian Palace and Buddhism decide the candidates for the gods like the National Preceptor, but the general system was He still planned to follow the plan set by the National Master - it was impossible for him to stay here and not leave. The system of the National Master was really good, with checks and balances on all sides and division of power.
Fortunately, when I stayed at Qingxiao Temple before, I had already read through the list of gods, and there were many familiar ones among them.
Song You decided to think slowly.
By the way, I used a magic trick to clear my dreams and not give those gods a chance to disturb me.
"..."
When he came back to his senses, the three Yin officials had already left the place.
Swallow is still waiting nearby.
Song You smiled and waved at him, and he jumped over.
"Listen..."
Song You was still sitting here, slowly teaching him the wood spirit method.
Swallows are also smart and learn quickly.
After he learned it, the two monsters often went out early in the morning and came back late in the evening with their bay-red horses. Empress Sanhua would bring something back for Song You every day.
If it's not a fish or a loach, it's a rabbit caught somewhere. Sometimes I also catch an insect for him to see, mostly butterflies, dragonflies and the like. They say they want to stay here and replace him when he gets bored. Sanhua Empress played with him.
The Taoist then continued to construct heaven and earth.
The little demon is busy, and so is the Taoist.
The big demon often plays the harp, day and night.
…
In the spring of the eighth year of the Ming Dynasty, the earth dragon in Zijun, Fengzhou, turned over and cut off the Zhiyin River, changing it back to its original course. Half a day later, the earth dragon fell asleep and the river returned.
It is also said that some people have seen gods and demons fighting each other, and the color of the world has changed.
I don’t know if it’s true or false.
The people of the world only recorded the facts in the county annals and county annals.
In the summer of the eighth year of Mingde, a priest visited Yeshan.
At that time, Song You was still sitting cross-legged on the high platform. Countless streams of light were flying in the sky like fireflies and fireflies. Empress Sanhua, who had been busy for a day, did not take a break. Instead, she came to the hanging steps and chased these streams of light flying in the sky. From time to time, Jump up and catch it and have a great time.
Suddenly there was a ghost outside and sent a Yin official to report.
"Immortal Master, there are three priests and two generals coming from outside the mountain. The leader said he was an immortal and wanted to visit the Immortal Master."
A voice came from the high platform: "Invite them in."
"yes……"
The gate to the ghost town opened, and dazzling sunlight shone in.
Five gods walked in from outside.
Naturally, as soon as he walked in, he saw the sky full of spiritual light in the mountain. He was shocked by the aura and aura here. He also saw the high stone pillar in the middle and the young Taoist sitting on the top.
The three priests looked at each other, first held hands with them from a distance, and then slowly walked over and climbed up the hanging steps.
The cat on the hanging steps tilted its head and stared at them. Seeing them getting closer and closer, it turned around and ran up the stairs to the Taoist. He sat down next to the Taoist and waited for them together with the Taoist.
The leading priest is an old man, dressed in white robes, with dazzling light, white hair and a childish face, and a charitable face. The two young priests behind him were dressed as gods often did, and they looked beautiful and majestic. Behind him were two military attaches wearing golden armor, looking majestic.
The three priests came up slowly, and the divine light illuminated the suspended stone steps step by step.
I don't know how many ghosts watched this scene.
"May I ask who the god is?"
The Taoist still sat on the high platform and asked.
Then he saw that the old god was the first to hand over to him: "I am the Eastern Greenwood Immortal. I have taken the liberty of visiting. Please forgive me."
"Aoki Immortal..."
Song You had also heard of this god, who was a very ancient, virtuous and spiritual god.
The Immortal Weng is a sinecure and does not care about the political affairs of the Heavenly Palace.
It seems that he had some discussions about the gods sent by the Tiangong to visit him, and most of them knew his attitude towards the gods. At least this person did not look like a confidant of the Chijin Emperor, nor was he an important minister of the Tiangong. For Fulongguan, who was not hostile to the gods, In general, he is a candidate similar to a middleman.
"I have been sitting here for a long time, feeling the mysterious spirit of heaven and earth. If it is inconvenient for me to get up, please forgive me." Song You also bowed his head and saluted, "That's polite."
"Practice is free and you don't have to pay attention to it."
"That's best."
Song You then looked at the two priests and generals behind him and asked, "Where are the four of you?"
"I am the Emperor of Heaven's Royal Chariot and the official who pulls the curtain."
"I am the pen-holder beside the Emperor of Heaven."
The two young priests saluted and did not dare to look at him.
But I only heard the Taoist ask calmly:
"How to become a god?"
"..."
The two young priests suddenly trembled, but they answered honestly: "When the Emperor of Heaven descended to earth to undergo calamities, I and I were his attendants. When your Majesty returned to the Heavenly Palace, he thought of our loyal service, so he took me with him. He was brought to the Heavenly Palace and always served by his side."
There was no stumbling in the words.
But he still didn't dare to look directly at Song You.
There are many generals in the Tiangong Doubu, and the superstar god is firmly in the second position. His majesty and power are all experienced by the gods in the Tiangong. Superstar God secretly went down to the lower world to fight against Fulongguan with the big demon. In less than a quarter of an hour, he was defeated and his soul was destroyed. When I heard the news, I didn’t say whether the gods of Tiangong were shocked and angry for Superstar God or felt that Superstar God deserved his sin. In short It's all shocking.
The so-called "Emperor of Heaven descended to earth to endure tribulations" refers to the time when Emperor Chijin was still a mortal. Going down to earth to endure tribulations was just a nice way of saying it, just to whitewash the divine power.
As the old saying goes, when one person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. These two are the ones who ascended with Emperor Chijin.
Although it is not appropriate to serve such people with neither virtue nor ability with human incense, Song You did not mock these two cowardly little gods. After hearing this, he just nodded and looked behind them.
The two golden-armored generals behind him were very courageous. They each reported their names, and they were the two star officers of Doubu.
"It's polite."
Song You almost knew their intention, so he looked at Xian Weng again, wanting to hear what he had to say.
On the high platform of this square stone pillar, the spiritual light shuttled and the divine light was dazzling. Many ghosts and ghosts could not help but look at it secretly. They wanted to see the demeanor of the gods and the demeanor of their own immortal master. The strength of both sides might be related. their future fate.
(End of chapter)
