The official system of Hufang is different from that of the Chu State, and is more similar to that of the Central Plains princes. Under the Grand Prime Minister, there are Situ, Sima, and Sikong, who are in charge of civil administration, military affairs, and fields, mountains and forests respectively. Slightly lower than the Third Division is the Si Kou, who is in charge of prisons and bandits and has great power.
As soon as Wu Sheng arrived at Leigong Mountain, Young Master Zhui wanted to apply for such a high official position. It was really a rare encounter. Logically speaking, it was impossible for anyone who was not a well-established wealthy family from Hufang to sit in this position, let alone an assassin.
This is what an exiled king would do.
As a man of two generations, with his rich experience and knowledge, it would be difficult for Hu Fang to successfully restore his country. If it were not for the variable of cultivation in this life, he could even be 100% sure that Hu Fang would be completely dead, and it would not be possible in the future. There is such a vassal state again.
Because of this, he was completely uninterested in taking up the position of a military commander. What's more, there were more than a hundred monks and less than 2,000 soldiers and civilians in a place as big as the palm of Thunder Mountain. What's the point of being such a military commander?
"How dare I hold such a high position if I have little virtue and little talent?" Wu Sheng declined.
"Sir, your reputation is growing, your prestige is high, your cultivation is superb, your talents are outstanding, you are loyal to the emperor and his family, and he does not care about personal matters. This is the only one who belongs to you." Ji Ping praised him all the time.
"I'm new here. I don't have much merit. This is inappropriate." Wu Sheng continued to refuse.
Ji Ping smiled: "Assassinating Shangqing in Yingdu and promoting our reputation as a tiger, how can we say that it is in vain?"
You push and push, but you just can't push it away. This is also the custom of the world. When a king recruits a senior official, he will give three concessions three times. Some talented people will give up for three years, and some monarchs will leave such an important position vacant for three years. , specially waiting.
"Tomorrow at midnight, the young master will come here personally, Mr. Zhengpi." Ji Ping stood up, repeatedly asked Wu Sheng to "stay", and left with a smile.
There is definitely no need to do this useless Sikou job. The position of Sikou places more emphasis on cultivation. Especially at this time, many things must be done by oneself. If one’s own cultivation is not enough, sitting on it will only cause embarrassment and there will be no good fruits to eat. Wait until tomorrow. When Prince Zhui comes to conquer, just continue to refuse.
In the evening, the two maids served the food. Not to mention, it tasted good!
Wu Sheng ate some millet rice with dried meat and cabbage in his mouth. It was quite delicious.
While they were eating, Jin Wuhuan came, and Wu Sheng quickly asked the maid to add bowls and chopsticks.
"The rope is untied? Why don't you eat?" Wu Sheng asked as he stuffed the meat into his mouth.
Jin Wuhuan reluctantly raised the chopsticks and plucked the rice grains in the wooden bowl. He plucked the rice a few times and then put it down again. He looked at Wu Sheng with a complicated expression: "Sir, it turns out that... your cultivation has been lost... ."
Wu Sheng paused and continued to eat: "Have you already said that?"
Jin Wuhuan nodded: "Teacher asked us disciples to prepare the materials for alchemy separately to repair the Qi Sea for Mr."
Wu Sheng put down the bowl and chopsticks and solemnly handed over his hands: "Thank you very much!"
Jin Wuhuan waved his hand quickly: "Sir, I saved my life. Wouldn't it hurt me to say this?"
Wu Sheng asked: "What materials are needed? I don't know when we can start?"
Jin Wuhuan said: "Mainly green clam beads, blood centipede, spiritual herbs, etc., there are about ten kinds, and it can be prepared in more than ten days."
"How long will it take to repair the air sea?"
"It only takes a few months to complete the elixir. It took me the past few years. With my qualifications as a teacher, it may take a few months. It just needs to be re-cultivated and restored to the original cultivation level. It varies from person to person, but at least it will take five or five. Seven years, it took me seven and a half years.”
After hearing this, Wu Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time he felt even more uneasy. For him, it was not a matter of repairing the Qi Sea at all, he had no Qi Sea at all. I don’t know if Mu Daoren’s Qingmiao Mysterious Power can help him “give birth” to a sea of qi. If not, what’s the point of traveling through time? It would be better to hit him to death.
After Jin Wuhuan accompanied Wu Sheng to a dinner that he couldn't eat, he left with a sigh. Wu Sheng sent him away and watched him walking with a skip and a jump, like a child. , couldn’t help but smile. This is the aftereffect of being tied up and walked for more than half a month, and it will take time to slowly resolve.
That night, Wu Sheng's bamboo house suddenly became lively.
Si She Yuansong arrived first. Although he did not say it clearly, his attentiveness revealed his thoughts: "In the future, sir, please take more care of me. If you have anything to do, sir, even if you say it clearly, I will obey it!" "
"Why is this necessary? How am I qualified to look after Gu Si She?" Wu Sheng couldn't laugh or cry. Si She is a high-ranking military officer. He is commanded by Sima during wartime and helps Si Kou catch thieves in peacetime. This person came here in advance to meet his superior. He knew the purpose of Yuan Song's visit, but since they didn't expressly congratulate him on his appointment as Sikou, he couldn't express his determination to resign as Sikou - Gongzi Zhui hadn't officially been recruited yet!
"Sir, you are joking... That is, that is... I understand... Okay, okay... This is my official... I have a few thoughts... Oh, there are military affairs, I will leave first, sir, stay!"
Wu Sheng couldn't catch up, and when he was helpless, another visitor arrived. This time it was a fat man with a surname of Cheng. His official position was from Lin, that is, he was in charge of the warehouse. Taoist Mu donated a large amount of money and grain to the young master, plus the recent additions. With the property donated by various people who had defected in the past month, Leigong Mountain set up an official treasury, and Prince Zhui appointed him to take charge of it.
"Sir, a little thought is not a sign of respect, sir, you must accept it with a smile."
"What are adults doing?"
"From now on, if you don't look up, I'll see you when you look down, haha..."
After the adults left, many more people came, including Shuan Bus, who was well-known in the cultivation world. This gentleman's name, Wu Sheng, could even be found in his memory. His cultivation level was only at the peak of Qi refining, but his fighting skills were ruthless. , his skills are weird, and many god-refining masters are not willing to provoke him easily.
"Siko..."
"I am not Sikou, please don't call me the wrong brother."
"Sooner or later... Ban came here today to report Dali Qing Ximenye. He is a villain. How can he help Sikou solve the case? Back then, I was with him in Wanjun Mountain, but we parted ways a few months later. Why? Covetous for small profits and disrespectful to loyalty..."
The bus was frothing and exposed the new Dali Qing. Finally, he recommended himself, hoping that after Wu Sheng conquered the Sikou, he could replace his Dali Qing with himself.
I didn’t expect Shuangsha to be an official fan, which is very different from the rumors...
Wu Sheng had no choice but to persuade him to cancel the bus until his mouth was dry. Don't say that he won't take over the post of Sikou. Even if he does, there is no way to replace him - Dali Qing is an important position and ranks among the middle-level officials. How can a Sikou be replaced at will?
Throughout the night, Wu Sheng didn't stop. People of all kinds came to visit him one after another. When it got dark, he sent away the last visitor - who came to inquire whether he had a wife. The corner of the bamboo house was already filled with various gifts. , there are thirteen pieces of gold alone, thousands of ant-nosed coins, seven pieces of silk, four pieces of jade, six magic weapons, and three bottles of elixir.
A lifetime of hard work is not worth receiving a gift tonight.
