Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 138 Big Seal
Besides, since Zhu Gui and Han Bolong went to Yishui County, Zhao Zhen has been in Lingguan Hall for the past two days, following Dong Laodao to prepare for the consecration.

On this day, August 24, Jiao Ting had led his soldiers to the newly built barracks under the red leaf tree. In front of the Lingguan Hall, Dong Laodao was sitting on the high platform built. Zhao Zhen was also wearing a newly cut Taoist robe. He is accompanied on the left and right, holding a yellow command flag in the center. Four Taoist boys were arranged in four directions, each holding a command flag. Five command flags were spread out automatically in the absence of wind.

Just listen to Dong Laodao's words, saying: "The true shape of the sky is pure and untainted, and the heavy gold and rich colors transform the world. The internal organs can accommodate rivers and seas, and the divine light subdues ghosts and gods."

Wandering around the altar, he chanted in a low voice: "The great cave is mysterious and empty, and all thoughts are in harmony. Refine your essence into the immortal truth, and then become a diamond body. Surpass the difficulties of the three realms. There is no relief from the suffering of hell. I surrender to the Taishang Sutra. I silently recite the first salute." Zhen knew that this was [Buxu Rhyme]. According to the record of "Yiyuan": "King Chen Si (Cao Zhi) was traveling in the mountains. Suddenly he heard the sound of chanting sutras in the air, which was clear and bright from afar. The person who interpreted the sound wrote it, and it was called Immortal Music. The Taoist priest imitates the sound and makes a false sound with his steps."

Zhao Zhen observed carefully that this was the first time he participated in the Qi Tan practice, and he might do it in the future as well, so he looked focused.

Taoist priests chant sutras in many rhymes, with about five kinds. Jungle temples often use ten-direction rhymes, which is what Dong Lao Taoism uses today.

Afterwards, Dong Laodao performed rituals such as meritorious service, hanging, and essays in sequence, and then recited the "Ode to the Three Treasures": "Ji Shou Tao, moral elucidation of spiritual essays. Always preach the truth, and five articles connect spiritual roots. I would like to burn the Taoist treasures." Incense and precious incense are offered to Yuanshi Zun.”

He also said: "The power of the gods spreads across the town, and the response is towering. Mercy saves the world, and the crimson pen hangs down to write. The grace flows in the sea, and the precious mirror reflects the light. There is nothing impossible, and the response is as soon as you pray. The Dharma is merciful, and the gods return to their places."

He also wrote the true form of the word Jing in the water, placed it on the case, drew a table, and wrote "All methods are formed, and the Supreme Being is here to seal it."

Invite the Qi of the five directions into the five-color grain, five-color thread, and five-color gold: "First, please invite the Eastern Qing Emperor, the Nine Qi Divine Lord, secondly, invite the Southern Red Emperor, the Three Qi Divine Lord, thirdly, invite the Central Yellow Emperor, the One Qi Divine Lord, and fourthly, invite the Western White Emperor, the Seven Qi Divine Lord." Divine Lord, please invite the Black Emperor of the North and the Five Qi Divine Lord."

Dong Laodao recited scriptures and incantations, completed the consecration ceremony, and injected spirituality into the magical artifact. On the offering table, the Five Thunder Orders, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Beads, and the Thunder Gate Bracelet were all consecrated.

Effect 2: High yang and strong strength, exorcise evil spirits and strengthen the body, constitution +1.

After Zhao Zhen finished reading, he said to Dong Laodao and was about to leave. Zhao Zhen is just a layman now. Although he has entered the Taoist profession, it is a pity that he has not practiced since he was a child. Now he is not even a beginner. Fortunately, he has been indoctrinated through his induction After some experience, he is not a novice.

Dong Laodao burned the paper, lit the incense, and asked everyone to collect the five-party flags, and then he took a breath. After the incense candle burned out, he took off the magic weapon from the table and gave it to Zhao Zhen. He also took a Five Thunder Token and a Thunder Gate Bracelet and wore them on his body.

Zhao Zhen was leaving in a hurry, not out of contempt, but just before the opening of the altar, he received a report from Wu Xuejun that everyone would be able to return to Xixi Village before dusk today, so Zhao Zhen was asked to be ready.

It's just that Zhao Zhen has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, and he still prefers martial arts in his heart. After all, martial arts belongs to himself. He has never seen Taoism and ghosts so far. He just feels that there must be a reason why Taoist priests in the main world are ranked before him. Then he couldn't hold it any longer and took office.

Zhao Zhen just walked a few steps, then turned back and said, "Taoist Master, before the 28th of this month, I want to get married. I don't know which day is the best."

Dong Laodao made some calculations and said: "Today I will not break the coupon and die, and I will not marry and ignore the groom, and avoid weddings. It is better to meet relatives and friends tomorrow. It is better to offer sacrifices the day after tomorrow, and do not take care of other things. The day after tomorrow, It is better to break the ground and move the grave. Only tomorrow is the best."

Twenty-four solar terms bracelet (third level, engraved with Buddha's light bluestone, consecrated by a high-level Taoist. "The Interpretation of the Dongxuan Lingbao Natural Nine Heavenly Gods Jade Chapter Sutra" states that when a person is born, one breath is the ancestor, and three in one life, The combination of three and five is called the Eight Scenes, and the three and eight are the twenty-four gods. This is the change of yin and yang.)
Effect 1: The spirit is generated in the qi, nourishes the qi and the spirit is purified. Spirit +3.

Effect 2: The interaction of the five elements can prolong life, the return of the three fields can be extraordinary, and the twenty-four solar terms can guide health. Constitution +2.

After writing down the birth dates of Cheng Wan'er and Cheng Wan'er, Dong Laodao counted them with his fingers and said, "Master, does it have to be before the 28th?"

Zhao Zhen nodded. Although the wedding date could be postponed, Zhao Zhen only wanted to do it before the 28th. He seemed to be doing it on a whim and didn't know why.

Twelve Thunder Gate Bracelet (Level 3, carved from jujube wood struck by lightning for years, consecrated by a high-level Taoist, twelve generals of the Taoist Thunder Gate, on duty in turn, eternal town altar)
Effect 1: If you don’t want to go up the mountain, please worship Wang Lingguan first. It contains the essence of thunder magic, and thunder magic +1.

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Five Thunder Orders (fourth level, carved from jujube wood struck by lightning for 300 years, consecrated by a high-level Taoist, with a dragon pan sword body, thunder order runes, twenty-eight names, unpredictable power.)
Effect 1: A thunderous sound will cause ghosts and gods to tremble in the distance. Invite the five thunder gods from the southeast, northwest, and middle to pray for sunshine and rain, and summon the gods to send generals. Thunder +3
Effect 2: Exorcise evil spirits and strengthen the righteous, slay demons and ghosts, refine the souls of the dead, protect the house and protect the body, spirit +3.
Effect 3: Warming and nourishing sacrifice, can be advanced.

Zhao Zhen thanked Dong Laodao and hurried back to Xixi Village. Call Zhao Yuanli and make arrangements. Xixi Village will be the bride's residence today, and she will be married at Baishi Manor tomorrow.

The village servants, following Zhao Yuanli's command, immediately became busy, sweeping the courtyard, putting up window grilles, and decorating the door lintels. By the time Wu Xuexue and his entourage entered Xixi Village, the village had already been decorated. There is joy inside and out.

Zhao Zhen couldn't meet with Cheng Wan'er today, so he returned to Baishi Manor early. Bai Zhi and Jin Cuilian also heard the letter and returned early. The two of them took Zhuang Ding to decorate the White Stone Manor. At night, Pei Xuan and Xiao Rang helped settle down Cheng Wan'er and his party, and then hosted a banquet for Zhao Duguan and others in the village. Cheng Wan'er was accompanied by Li Xiaoer's wife, Wang Qiao, and Ruan Xiaoer's wife, who had some food with her.

Wu Xuexiu left early and went to Baishi Valley to meet Zhao Zhen.

The two met in the lobby at the entrance, exchanged greetings, and Zhao Zhen said, "Sir, it's been a hard journey. Is the journey going smoothly?"

Wu Yong said: "It was a smooth journey when I went there, but there were some twists and turns when I came back. We'll talk about that later. Master, let's take a look at this big seal." As he said that, he took out a seal box from his sleeve, held it in both hands and handed it to Zhao. Zhen.

Zhao Zhen took it. The seal box was made of huanghuali and embossed with the Eight Immortals. They were Tieguaili's gourd, Zhongliquan's fan, Cao Guojiu's jade plate, He Xiangu's lotus, Lu Dongbin's sword, and Han Xiangzi's dongxiao. , Lan Caihe's flower basket, and Zhang Guolao's fishing drum, all seem to be newly made items.

Zhao Zhen opened the seal box and saw that it was covered with brocade and had a large seal in the middle. It was made of copper and was two inches and four quarters square. Turning it over, it was engraved with the four characters "Liangshan County Seal" in Miao seal.

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Obtained the seal of Liangshan County, the imperial decree, and was promoted to the magistrate of Liangshan County.

Holding the seal of Liangshan, he took office as an official.

After Zhao Zhen looked at it, he didn't care to study it carefully and asked: "Scholar, is there an imperial edict?"

Wu Yong shook his head and said: "Before leaving, Mr. Lao told me that although this seal was made by the Shaofu Supervisor and recorded in the Wensi Academy, it was under the order of Privy Council Tong, and the officials did not know about it."

Zhao Zhen hesitated and said: "This..."

Wu Yongdao: "Don't worry, owner of the village. The boss said that there are only a thousand households in the area, and it is not worth disturbing the official family. My husband will decide it with one word. From now on, this place will be under the jurisdiction of Jeju. The newly established county will be exempted from taxes for three years. Because it is foggy Zhongsheng, after a hundred years of the owner of the village, this place will be returned to the imperial court, and a county magistrate will be appointed, with a term of three years."

Zhao Zhen breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

Zhao Zhen said: "What's the benefit? It will only be returned to the imperial court after a hundred years. Scholar, do you know why?"

Wu Yongdao: "Master, I find this unbelievable. I asked the boss privately. The court has records that the world born in the mist is not stable. Only the first generation lord dies naturally and can be inherited. If not, The mist world will return to its original size, just a village, which will be of no use to the imperial court."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen learned more about the fantasy world. I also have confidence in the expansion of the fantasy world.

Wu Yong continued: "Taizu conquered the four hundred military states with a stick. Later, Taizong conquered the Northern Han Dynasty, Zhezong conquered Xixia, and established the Longyou Protectorate. The southwest region expanded the largest territory. After many military expeditions and After years of operation, these are the foundations of the imperial court. Although emperors have changed, ministers dare not disobey orders. But now the imperial court's control over local areas has weakened much. In the days of Taizu, a glass of wine could relieve the pain. Military power, now many military states, even Bailihou, also need the support of the imperial army."

Zhao Zhen asked again: "I heard that Magistrate Lu of Yuncheng County was sent to Tokyo for his crime. I didn't hear that Magistrate Wenbin had soldiers and horses to protect him when he arrived."

Wu Yong said: "Master, Yuncheng County has very few soldiers, and County Magistrate Lu is a weak scholar. How dare he rebel? Without Tokyo Bianliang sending troops, Jeju Prefecture can be pacified. He is not worthy of death." , take care of things, change the place, and still not lose the dignity of the county."

"My lord, I have revealed that I am here to replace Chen Wenzhao, the prefect. He came from the imperial examination and is not from the same family as my lord. Privy Tong is not happy, so I just need to find a reason to replace him. I am going to court We use literature to control military affairs, but now there is a strong general under Chen Wenzhao, who is currently the supervisor of the army and horses. He is good at using two spears and has the courage that ten thousand people cannot match. He is known as the double spear general. There is nothing wrong with him, so I dare not touch him easily. The boss is now While I was wooing him, Xiao Ke had seen him at the old man's house when he went back. He was handsome and well-groomed, and everyone in the house praised him: "General Xi Fan, he is a man who bumps into each other, fights with wine and meat, and his words are very strong."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said: "It seems that the imperial court is indeed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. In nearby Yuncheng County, there are generals such as Zhu Tong, Winged Tiger Lei Heng, and Timely Rain Song Jiang. Dongping Prefecture also has generals such as Dong Ping, a double-gun general. "

Wu Yongdao: "There are so many heroes in the world. The owner of the village is now the most respected person in the county and has a great reputation in the world. He does not underestimate the heroes of the world. Nowadays, all the heroes in the world are Xiaomengchang, Shandong and Xiaowhirlwind, Hebei. We will walk on the rivers and lakes and mention The owner also has many conveniences.”

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but feel happy even though he knew that Wu Yong had exaggerated a lot.

(End of this chapter)