Daxianguan

Chapter 177

If there is no fairy official sitting in the town, I am afraid that the great sage of the monster clan would have broken the seal a long time ago.

Ordinary officials don't know about this, let alone the common people. Chu Xian can only pretend not to know now.

At this moment, he is leading Qi Chengxiang and Luo's brothers and sisters to ride the Gale Horse and gallop on the sandy ground. The Gale Horse is a different breed of horse. For Shacheng, it really has to be this kind of exotic horse.

In three days, Chu Xian and the others hurried all the way, and finally entered Shacheng before the stipulated time.

Liangzhou is rich in specialties, such as refined iron ore, jade, and precious stones that cannot be found anywhere else. Therefore, commerce and trade are developed, and caravans can often be seen coming and going to and from various places.

Also because of this, although Shacheng is surrounded by deserts, it is extremely prosperous. There are even more people in the city than Zhenxi City, and the city's land is also wider.

It’s not the first time for Chu Xian to come to Sand City. Even so, this time, he still marvels at the magnificence of the Sand City. Among other things, walls with a height of nearly [-] meters are extremely rare. It must have cost a lot of money to build this city. huge human and material resources.

If Chu Xian is like this, let alone Qi Chengxiang and Luo's brothers and sisters.

Qi Chengxiang has a calm personality, and even more so after he cultivated to the innate realm. Although he is surprised, he still sticks to his duty. His duty is to protect Chu Xian.

As for Luo Yong and Luo Fei, their eyesight is no longer enough, looking here and there, even street vendors buying snacks on the side of the road can make them stop.

Chu Xian thought it was not appropriate to go to the state capital to report by himself with so many people. Besides, although he was poor, he still had some money.

So he directly found a clean and tidy inn, opened a few rooms, and then gave Luo Fei some money to let the two brothers and sisters wander around the city by themselves.

"Master is going to report to the state capital. The two of you can visit some of the scenery in Shacheng, and then meet up here after Master finishes his work." Chu Xian reminded, Luo Fei and Luo Yong were naturally happy.

After seeing off the happy siblings, Chu Xian took Qi Chengxiang to Liangzhou Prefecture.

The previous governor of Liangzhou, Su Wenzheng, had already resigned and returned home, but anyone with a discerning eye could tell that, just like Chang Shi Gu Qingzhou and military governor Sima Peng Sihai, these three would come back sooner or later.

Now replacing the post of governor is an official from the new sect of the Holy Dynasty, surnamed Li, but Chu Xian knows that he will definitely not see this governor this time.

Sure enough, after the notification, Chu Xian was ushered in, and then in a courtyard, he saw a black-clothed official with an extraordinary appearance.

This official didn't know his official position, but judging by the official talisman on his waist, it was also of the seventh rank.

Chu Xian stepped forward to salute, the other party nodded and said, "You are Chu Xian? Bring the official talisman."

Chu Xian took off the official talisman and handed it over, the latter returned it after inspection, and said: "Your position, the state government has other arrangements, now you come with me, by the way, you follower, let him go back."

Qi Chengxiang was a little reluctant, but there was nothing he could do. The state capital had its own rules, so he had no choice but to leave, but he didn't. Instead, he stayed at the gate of the state capital.

Chu Xian followed the official all the way to a remote and quiet courtyard. There was a hall over there. After entering, there were already seven people inside. When Chu Xian came in, they all looked over at once.

Being watched, Chu Xian didn't panic, but felt strange.

These seven people don't seem like people who arrange official positions for themselves.

"Sit down."

After the man who brought Chu Xian finished speaking, he turned around and went out without saying anything, which made Chu Xian a little confused.The people in the room did not intend to talk to each other.

The inexplicable Chu Xian looked around, not knowing what to do. He wanted to ask someone, but just as he opened his mouth, that person turned his head to the side. Obviously, there was no way to ask, just to ask, the other party Probably won't say either.

"Could it be some kind of test?"

Chu Xian guessed.

Just like back then, when there were two competitors for the same writer, he and Zhou Fang, in order to see who was more suitable, they would often arrange some tests.

Now this situation is very similar.

First of all, the seven people in this room are all on guard, and Chu Xian has observed their official talismans, ranging from the ninth rank to the eighth rank, and there is even an official rank from the seventh rank.

Officials with almost the same level are guarding against each other, and they are in the same room. No matter how you look at it, it is like a test and test. These people are competitors with each other.

Look at the furnishings in the house.

Nine wooden chairs were prepared, that is to say, besides myself, there was one person who did not come.

In addition, there are many things in the house, including many decorations.

On the table in front, there were tea and nine cups, which should have been prepared for those who were tested, but obviously, no one drank water, and the cups were unused.

There is also a bookshelf next to it, which is full of books, and there are words and pictures on the wall.

Chu Xian had a panoramic view of everything, and imitated the others at this time, sitting on a chair, looking around, and secretly observing.

At this time, Chu Xian noticed that there was actually a sand-feathered crow in this room. This kind of bird is very common in Liangzhou, and some people would keep it at home.

And this Sand Feather Crow was not locked in a cage, but just stood on the roof beam, as if looking at everyone in the room.

Chu Xian observed for a moment, then withdrew his gaze.

"The official scriptures have the art of using beasts and birds as eyes and ears. This sand-feathered crow has clear eyes. If there is no accident, someone is observing everyone through the crow's eyes." Chu Xian became more and more sure that this was a test, a test, But the question is, what is the test?What is the test again?Chu Xian knew nothing about this.

Just as Chu Xian guessed, what the Sand Feather Crow's eyes saw, at this moment, was reflected in a basin of water in a house somewhere in the state capital.

The image in the water is the scene in the room.

At this moment, there were two people standing around the water basin.One of them was the black-clothed official who had brought Chu Xian in before, and the other was Du Shan, the official fifth-rank secretary of the Ministry of Officials.

The black-clothed official said at this time: "Master Du, are you sure that you have informed Chu Xian of the details and rules of this test?"

Du Shan calmly nodded and said: "That's right, a few days ago, I informed the rules of this test in a letter. Speaking of which, this Chu Xian is a student of an old friend of mine. A lot of help and care, the best thing is to open a door for him..."

The black-clothed official frowned: "Master Du, the Dongzhu Division has the rules of the Dongzhu Division. Even if you are a doctor of the Ministry of Officials, you have no right to interfere."

Du Shan said seriously: "Of course I know this. If it doesn't work, forget it. I was entrusted by an old friend to say something. If this Chu Xian fails to meet the requirements in all aspects, what should Master Yan do?" Just do it."

After finishing speaking, Du Shan said: "This time I was ordered to come here to wait for the selection of officials by the Cave Candle Division. I will not participate in other matters. Then, I will wait for the news from Lord Yan."

"No!" The attitude of the black-clothed official is average. Although he is only the seventh rank, which is two levels lower than the fifth rank of Du Shan, the Dongzhu Division's status is supernatural, let alone Du Shan. The Minister of Rites is here, but he may not be able to make a good face.

Du Shan is well aware of this.

After he left, a sneer appeared on his mouth.

"Unexpectedly, this Chu Xian was brought to this Liangzhou by me, and he would still encounter the monster tribe's invasion. Let alone, he is not dead yet, and he has made meritorious deeds. He was even recommended by the previous governor Su Wenzheng to enter the cave." Zhusi, this Chu Xian is really lucky. It's a pity that his good luck ends here. This time, I am responsible for the recruitment transcript of Dongzhusi. miss?"

When Du Shan thought of his masterpiece, he laughed secretly.

"Cui Huanzhi's student, how can I let him enter the Dongzhu Division? Don't even think about it, it is also Chu Xian's bad luck. The assessment of the Dongzhu Division has always been strict, but no matter how strict it is, he will give some reminders, just like The people in that room have all been reminded, at least, they know what they are here for, so they have passed the primary election, but for Chu Xian, I just made a small plan to make his eyes black, so that Come on, how could he pass the primary election? Haha, even if someone checks after the fact, what can they find out? Humph, if you want to enter the Candle Division, there is no way, Chu Xian, you should go back honestly Be your magistrate."

After talking to himself, Du Shan walked away triumphantly.

After he left, the black-clothed official surnamed Yan looked at the direction Du Shan left just now, shook his head and said, "Such a person can actually climb to the fifth rank. Can't come out?"

After speaking, he stared at the image in the pond again, thoughtful.

"Chu Xian, No. [-] student in Ancheng, and within a month of becoming an official, he solved the murder case of Fengcheng Yushi and found out the real culprit behind the scenes. After that, he was transferred to Liangzhou by the Ministry of Officials and served as the county magistrate of Dinghai County. He worked diligently for the people, paid attention to the county's defense, and later wrote to the city government and the state government, predicting that the monsters would invade in the near future, and thus made great contributions. Because he did not destroy Dinghai County, he used extremely high tactics here, and was recommended by Mr. Su Wenzheng It's not easy for Master Su Wenzheng to value Chu Xian, among other things. In fact, not only Master Su Wenzheng, but also Master Kong Qian, who was appointed to the Criminal Division of the Ministry of Punishments, also praised Chu Xian. Plus, if that's the case, why not see if he can pass the primaries just by looking for clues without any prompting?"

Originally, he was going to give Chu Xian some hints, but at this moment, the official surnamed Yan came up with such an idea.

Chu Xian didn't know at all that he was the only candidate who didn't know the rules of the primary election, and he didn't even know what official position he was competing for.

All he knew was that someone must be observing the people in the room through the Sand Feather Crow.

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