Cultivating the Tao: Beginning with Meditation and Liver Experience

Chapter 75 Tripartite checks and balances, martial arts test!

The next day.

Xu Yan finished his morning exercises ahead of schedule and came to the old man's courtyard early without even eating breakfast.

At this time, the old man was practicing boxing in the martial arts arena in the courtyard. He was doing it slowly, without delay or haste.

Behind the old man is Xu Ce, the eldest grandson of the Dingyuan Houfu, imitating it sternly, his movements changing with the old man's boxing techniques, but a little more rigid.

"This is the treatment of the eldest grandson!"

Seeing the scene in front of him, Xu Yan was filled with envy.

In the entire Hou Mansion, the only one who could be taught by the old man himself and assisted him in his cultivation with his own aura was probably only his cousin, Xu Ce, the eldest grandson of the Dingyuan Hou Mansion.

others.

Not to mention Xu Yan's brothers.

Even his cheap old man, Xu Jing, the old man's own son, didn't have this kind of treatment.

It is true that the concubines and grandchildren are eligible to compete for the right of inheritance and title, but just like the current situation, how can others compete with Xu Ce except for those who are open like Xu Yan?
Potential is potential, strength is strength.

The two cannot be confused.

Most importantly, if Xu Yan wanted to compete for the title of Marquis Dingyuan, his competitor would no longer be Xu Ce, the eldest grandson, but Xu Ce's father, Xu Jin.

A general of the third rank who broke through the realm of martial saints early on.

This is no longer a pure cultivation level competition, but also influence, comprehensive strength and so on.

Even if Xu Yan showed the strength of the Martial Saint now, it is impossible for the old man to pass on the title to him.

Unless he can convince Xu Jin and convince everyone in the Hou Mansion.

This is obviously not something that can be done in a short time.

Therefore, it was a foregone conclusion that Xu Yan's uncle Xu Jin would inherit the title of Marquis of Dingyuan, and no one could change it.

After about a cup of tea time.

The old man finally finished his morning exercise, took the towel from the handmaid beside him, wiped the dust off his hands, and then looked at Xu Yan and asked, "What's the matter?"

On the side, Xu Yan's cousin, Xu Ce, did not leave either, but stood behind the old man, looking down at him with a flat gaze, as if he didn't take him seriously at all.

"Grandfather, it's like this..."

Xu Yan ignored Xu Ce's attitude of looking down, and truthfully told what happened in Wangjiang Tower yesterday, and finally said: "Grandson is stupid, please ask grandpa for advice."

Of course, Xu Yan only talked about the persecution of Cheng Guo Gongfu, and didn't say that he wanted to seek to release thousands of households from the town magician.

After the old man listened quietly, the expression on his face remained the same, he was still calm and calm, without the slightest hint of happiness or anger.

He didn't answer Xu Yan's question immediately, but turned to look at his eldest grandson Xu Ce, and asked like a test: "Ce'er, what do you think should be done in this matter?"

This is obviously a quiz.

When Xu Ce heard the old man's question, he frowned slightly. After thinking for a moment, he finally said: "Grandfather, the King of Jin is now very powerful and has won His Majesty's favor. , Naturally, a rising tide lifts all boats.”

"Sun'er secretly thinks that, given the current situation of our Dingyuan Hou Mansion, it is really inappropriate to fight against Duke Cheng's Mansion."

"So this matter, I'm afraid I have to wrong the ninth brother."

"Of course, our Dingyuan Hou Mansion can't give up the position of Captain Yuqiansi so easily. We still have to fight for the benefits that should be won. This can also make up for the loss of the lower ninth brother."

It is different from Xu Yan's indifference to the various forces in the Dagan court.

Xu Ce, as the key training target of the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, naturally knows all the forces in the court like the back of his hand.

Knowing that Duke Cheng's mansion is an important supporter of King Jin, and even Princess Jin is the daughter of Duke Cheng's mansion today.

Now King Jin is deeply favored by the Son of Heaven, but the situation of the Crown Prince supported by the Dingyuanhou Mansion is not good, and he might be replaced by King Jin.

Therefore, Xu Ce believed that at this stage, it was really not easy to fight against Cheng Guogong's government, so he could only be wronged and Xu Yan handed over the post of captain of Yuqiansi.

Of course, in order not to chill the people of the clan and make outsiders feel that the Dingyuan Houfu is a bully, the Dingyuan Houfu will also help Xu Yan win some more benefits from the Chengguo Gongfu.

After hearing his eldest grandson's answer, the old man nodded, then looked at Xu Yan and asked, "What about you, as the person involved, what do you think?"

What an old fox!
Facing the kicked back ball, Xu Yan complained in his heart, without hiding it, and said directly: "Back to grandfather, grandson thinks so."

"Since the Duke of Cheng's government has promised his grandson that the official positions below the fifth rank in Tianjing City can be chosen at will, and outside Tianjing City, they can be promoted by one level, and they can choose the fifth rank official position."

"Then the grandson is not talented, and he wants to be transferred to the post of Thousand Households in the Town of Magic Division. I don't know what the grandfather wants?"

Some things need to be spread out.

After all, this is for your own benefit. If you can't speak clearly, how will others know what you want.

"Suppressing Magic Division Qianhu?"

Hear this answer.

Not to mention Xu Yan's cousin Xu Ce, even the old man Xu Chong couldn't help but looked at him with a surprised look, frowned and said, "How did you think of going to the Zhenmagic Division?"

It's not that he doesn't want his grandson to be successful, but in his opinion, with Xu Yan's strength, he is simply not good enough to hold the position of thousands of households in the Zhenmagic Division, nor can he restrain those lawless guys in the Zhenmagic Division.

"Hey, my grandfather also knows that my grandson just has an unrestrained temperament. I'm getting tired of working in the palace these days."

"Now that Hong Hao wants to change jobs with his grandson, grandson naturally wants to take this opportunity to change to a satisfactory position."

"Hello, Qianhu, the town magician."

"Although it is only a fifth-rank official position, it is better than being free and unrestrained, especially the Qianhu of Zhenma Division outside Tianjing City. It is not controlled by court officials at all. It only needs to be responsible to the capital headquarters and the emperor, and there is no one to control it at all."

"So my grandson thinks this position is quite suitable for me."

Xu Yan said with a smile, but what he said made the corner of the old man's mouth twitch, wishing he could slap him to death.

Fortunately, he thought that Xu Yan chose to transfer Qianhu, the town magic division, because he wanted to work hard and push himself hard.

The reason given in the end turned out to be freedom and no one was in control.

What is this for?
Want to turn the world upside down?
"Freedom, uninhibited?"

The old man took a deep breath and said, "There is no official position that is free and unrestricted. Although the people of Zhenmai are not under the control of court officials, it does not mean that there are no other constraints."

"Even, because of the particularity of Zhenmensi, the constraints on Zhenmusi are even greater."

"Otherwise, do you think that all the people in the Imperial City Division are just for nothing?"

"In addition, there are the gods of Shenting and the ghosts and gods of Fengdu, who also have the right to supervise and advise the personnel of the Zhenmagic Department. Even when necessary, the local ghosts and gods can directly manifest in the human world, intervening and meddling in the actions of the Zhenmagic Department .”

"You think that Zhenmensi is free and uninhibited, and that's just what you think."

"Besides, with your strength, if you really want to transfer Qianhu from the Demon Suppression Division, I'm afraid he will be swallowed by some monster before he takes office, and he probably won't know how he will die by then."

The old man said angrily.

He was mad at himself that his grandson didn't know the heights of the sky and the earth.

"The gods of the gods and the ghosts of Fengdu?"

Xu Yan couldn't help being taken aback when he heard the old man's scolding. He obviously didn't expect that behind the free Zhenmagic Division, there were still the gods of Shenting and Fengdu ghosts and gods supervising and interfering.

But if you think about it, you can understand.

After all, whether it is the Zhenmagic Division of the Daqian court, the mountains, rivers, incense and fire gods of the Nine Heavens God Court, or the Land City God among the ghosts and gods of Fengdu, it seems that they were all set up by the upper echelon of the human race to protect ordinary people against demons.

In this way, the three parties check and balance each other, and it is also possible to understand why the chief of Dagan Town Magic has a low position and high power, and his freedom is not subject to the control of local officials.

Because behind Zhenmasi, not only the Daqian Dynasty, but also the high-level human race in Yangshi stood.

Its complexity is not much easier than that of officialdom.

Seeing that Xu Yan was in a daze, the old man thought he was frightened, so he snorted coldly and said, "Why, knowing the real situation of Zhenmagic Division, do you still want to transfer Zhenmagic Division Qianhu?"

Xu Yan pondered for a moment, then looked directly at the old man's scrutinizing gaze, and said with a firm face, "Please grandpa, please help me!"

If it is said that before, he applied to be transferred to Zhenmasi Qianhu for the sake of freedom and enjoyment.

Then after knowing that Zhenmagus had dealings with the gods of the Nine Heavens and Fengdu ghosts and gods, Xu Yan wanted to transfer Zhenmagus Qianhu more and more.

He felt that he wanted to understand the truth of the world.

Zhenmusi may be a good channel.

Moreover, although the ghosts and gods in Shenting and Fengdu have the right to supervise the town magic division, they do not have the right to lead and control.

The three parties are together, but for checks and balances.

This does not affect the freedom and enjoyment of the thousands of households in Zhenmensi.

Ever since, Xu Yan became more determined and determined to transfer thousands of households to the Town Demon Division.

"Hmph, if that's the case, let's help the grandpa and grandson, and let the old man see where you have the confidence to plan for the position of thousands of households in the Zhenma Division."

The old man said angrily, threw the towel in his hand to the maid at the side, and walked onto the martial arts arena again.

What promises are made by words are false.

Only the fist is the greatest confidence.

Since this little bastard is obsessed with obsession, let's talk with his fists.

He wanted to see if the little bastard's hand skills were as tough as he said.

Under the shocked gaze of his cousin Xu Ce.

Without the slightest hesitation, Xu Yan walked directly onto the martial arts arena, bowed his hands to the old man and said, "Please give me some advice from my grandfather!"

The test of martial arts was already in Xu Yan's expectation.

After all, the position of Thousand Households in the Town of Magic Division is extraordinary. Without strong force to rely on, it is impossible to compete for this position.

Even in the regulations of the imperial court, one of the rigid requirements for the appointment of Qianhu in Wupin Town Magic Division is the cultivation of a martial arts master or a celestial master.

If the strength is not enough, no matter how hard the relationship is, it will not be discussed.

Because Zhenmeng kills demons, relying on his own strength, not moral character, he is boastful.

It is impossible to convince the public based on identity and background alone.

(End of this chapter)