After the two gradually became familiar with each other, Zhou Bai and Yu Yueyun had a heart-to-heart talk.
He described the grand blueprint for the future development of the family, and also mentioned the crises that the family may encounter during its rise. Without mentioning the catastrophe, he hinted that Daxu may encounter great changes in the future.
So no matter what, the family needs extraordinary combat power, and after the family has enough ability, it also needs to support a group of Taoist priests.
Such an important strategic force must be controlled by her own people. She was trusted by two generations of clan leaders, so she was the most suitable person.
Yu Yueyun was very excited when she heard that she might control a Taoist priest corps in the future.
At the same time, she was a little touched because Zhou Bai, her "good friend", still trusted her as always, even though there were almost no opportunities to meet her in the sect in the past few years.
In the next few days, Yu Yueyun stayed with Zhou Bai to communicate and learn, such as how to build a Taoist priest group, check the tribesmen's Taoist qualifications, etc.
After spending time together day and night, Yu Yueyun felt a little confused as to why he was so familiar with nature...
In April of the forty-sixth year of Xiangxing's reign, the drought in Pingcang County became more and more severe, and the water reserves in pit ponds in various townships were almost exhausted.
If there is no rain and there is insufficient irrigation of rice and wheat, this year's summer harvest will inevitably be reduced.
The county government's long-awaited rain request plan would be implemented as scheduled, and the time agreed on the invitation was coming soon. On the 19th, Zhou Bai decided to set off for the county seat.
When Lao Huang heard the news, he wanted to come over and act as a groom, but Zhou Bai refused. How could a dignified cavalry instructor drive for him every day?
In the end, Lao Huang could only send Huang Sheng, his adopted groom apprentice, who was in his twenties, taciturn and drove smoothly.
Originally, Zhou Bai only planned to go alone, but Yu Yueyun had to come even more when he heard that he wanted to offer sacrifices to the city god to pray for rain.
The reason is that she is from the Bitao Sect and majors in water law. If she can witness the gods making wind and rain with her own eyes, she might be able to understand it.
So just like that, the chatter on the carriage has been accompanying this journey.
"Tell me about the process of the Tingshan Poetry Club again. Can you really tell the whole audience with one word? It's really nice to ask Dongfeng about the wine."
"Why haven't we seen each other for so many years? You have changed so much. You are ranked first in the county examination and first in the county examination. Are you still the Zhou Bai I know?"
"When you get to the county seat, you have to give me a copy of "The Collection of Suihan", otherwise I will have to tell others about your scandalous past, that is..."
Zhou Bai suddenly felt a headache, why was the fifteen-year-old Yu Yueyun so much more lively than the eighteen-year-old.
In this way, he went from answering seriously to slowly perfunctory, and finally finished walking the not-so-long county road.
"We're here, Huang Sheng will take us directly to the county government office."
"Yueyun, you can't be like this on the road again." Zhou Bai opened the curtain and saw that the carriage was driving into the city gate, so he took a long breath and explained separately.
When Yu Yueyun heard this, she pursed her lips and said as if she was about to cry: "What do you mean, Brother Bo, do you think I talk too much?"
"Ahem, I mean don't reveal your Taoist cultivation so easily. You are still a trump card to the family." Zhou Bai quickly explained and reassured.
In the previous life, after the Great Tribulation began, Zhou Bai had not yet won the imperial examination, but the Zhou clan was still able to secure the first place in the Pingcangxiang clan and temporarily protect itself, all thanks to Yu Yueyun.
She was born in Bitao Sect and studied water magic. There are related healing spells for beginners of water magic. The role of such an extraordinary combat power in the war may be greater than that of an extraordinary person who is good at attacking.
Yu Yueyun said with a solemn face when he heard this: "Well, I know that before I came back, my master gave me a method to conceal my aura, which will not bring trouble to the family and you."
At this moment, Zhou Baicai seemed to have seen the image of the cold female crown who shielded the family from wind and rain and was always by his side in his previous life.
This time, Ji Hongzhe was summoning famous celebrities and talented people from all over the county, so the county government attached great importance to this. All three squads of government officials were dispatched to suppress the street, and no unsighted troubles were allowed.
When the carriage with the Zhou family's mark stopped in front of the county government gate, officials immediately came to find it.
"Captain Zhou, your accommodation is arranged in No. 1 Xian'anju Courtyard. Do you want to go there directly to rest, or visit the county magistrate first?" The clerk asked respectfully, and handed over the key to the courtyard.
It seems that there are many names for Zhou Bai in the outside world, such as Zhou Jishou, Zhou Yunqi, and Zhou Clan Chief. Different people in different situations have different names.
The civil servant in front of me is a scholar. Calling Zhou Bai the head of the case is also a sign of respect among scholars.
"Huang Sheng, you take the young lady to Xiananju first, and I can go see the county magistrate myself." Zhou Bai got out of the carriage, turned around and gave Yu Yueyun a look.
Now he can see through Yu Yueyun's hidden method, whether it is the Qi-gazing technique or the Qingming realm's soul cultivation.
Of course, this may be because he is a bit unreasonable, but since Ji Hongzhe is the chief seal officer of the county government and was born in the top three ranks of Jinshi, there is no guarantee that he will not be able to see through Yu Yueyun's cultivation.
Even if such characters cannot seek immortality, they must have cultivated themselves into Yin gods when they die of old age and can remain in the Dragon Court or the family spiritual realm.
After not seeing each other for a month, Zhou Bai came back with more confidence than the last time he became the head of the case. He walked in the aisle of the county government office with his head held high, and now other officials took the initiative to say hello to him.
Although he did not wear Yunqi Lieutenant's gorgeous robe, he was still only wearing green blouse, but among the well-informed yamen, no one knew that there was an additional lieutenant in the county.
The county magistrate of Juren County, who has a strong background, also took the initiative to entertain him: "Zhou Yunqi, I haven't congratulated you for taking over the position of clan leader."
After Zhou Bai responded with a courtesy, he also said in a friendly way: "I like the wolf brush you sent as a gift. I want to learn calligraphy when I have time."
A smile appeared on the face of the county magistrate: "We can discuss it now. Lord Ji is still discussing with Mr. Shi and Mr. Yu about tomorrow's festival, so it may take a while."
Zhou Bai was stunned for a moment, Shi and Yu Zhu Lao? Ji Hongzhe really cannot neglect these people.
The so-called celebrities, they are famous ministers who have returned to their hometowns after serving in recent years.
Among them, Shi and Yu both reached the first-level official position among the six ministries, that is, the sixth rank. They have always been the representatives of Pingcang's celebrities.
But the family behind them is very thin, otherwise the most powerful county tycoon would not be able to get the chance of the Zhao family.
It is precisely because the family does not have outstanding young people to support them that these celebrities often participate in various charitable activities in the county and have a good relationship with their parents and officials, all just to leave some favors and connections to the family.
As the pens passed, the county magistrate and Zhou Bai wrote several words. Among them, Zhou Bai's "A scholar cannot be ambitious, the responsibilities are long and the road is long" was the favorite of the county magistrate, and Zhou Bai also followed suit and sent it out. My own calligraphy.
Seeing that Zhou Bai was on the road and was the most outstanding junior in the county, the county magistrate couldn't help but dip his fingers in tea and wrote four words on the table.
"Maintain the memorial text."
