After the immortal disappeared

He Lingchuan's neighbor and Xiaopang's father were sent to Yuheng City by the government, and the official accounts could not be completed.

There are many accounts, indicating that there are many various matters.

"Why is Yuheng City expanding? I thought Panlong City valued the old capital of Xiqiao more." He Lingchuan calculated the locations of the two places in his mind, "Is it because Yuheng City is on the border, separated from the Jinyang Kingdom by only a river?"

"The old capital of Xiqiao is located to the west but on the plain. If Panlong City wants to guard the gateway to the western mountainous area, it only needs to hold Longhou Pass. Yuheng City, as you said, is a border fortress. But I think Commander Zhong’s focus in running Yuheng City is not to guard against the Kingdom of Jin.”

"Oh?" He Lingchuan hadn't come in for a long time, and he didn't know what changes had happened to the new territory east of Panlong City. "Tell me about it?"

"The two masters who came back from Yuheng City these days both said that the country of Xifeng is actually affected by bandits. Even Yuheng City has been robbed by bandits from the south."

He Lingchuan wondered: "Robbers rob a military town? This is unheard of."

When he was a young man in Blackwater City, although there were always bandits on Hongya Road, they only robbed merchants and did not disturb the border towns, and fled in anticipation of the officers and soldiers.

Bandits are generally relatively loose, and it is difficult to organize a decent local armed regime to compete with the officialdom.

Therefore, the bandits on Hongya Road have an old saying that the people (bandits) do not fight against the officials.

"The southeastern part of Xiqiao seems to be very special. Bandits are rampant, and the officers and soldiers have nothing to do with them." Sun Fuling said with a smile, "These ruthless bandits even threaten the southern trade routes. I heard that Xiqiao took a long detour to build official roads. , just to avoid them, but they still went to plunder the southern trade route. "

He Lingchuan nodded: "I went to Yunzhen Island to buy things. Fatty Bai always made excuses for raising prices, saying that bandits were rampant on the South Road and things couldn't be transported."

In addition to the ghost cicadas, there are also many delicious fruits, and the prices increase every time I buy them!

"Now that Xiqiao is owned by Panlong City, I don't know what Commander Zhong has planned against these ruthless bandits."

He Lingchuan thought for a while: "Commander Xiao who was originally stationed in Yuheng City has been transferred back. I don't know who will be sent there next time."

Sun Fuling hummed, resting her elbows on the wooden handrail, leaning on her head and looking up at the sky: "It's been a long time since we've had such good weather."

Above the head is the dark blue sky, and the stars are shining like diamonds on black velvet.

He Lingchuan's eyes moved from her tight and shapely jawline to the night sky. He glanced at it casually and then froze.

"Eh?" He couldn't help but point out his hand, "When did that star shine!"

Thanks to the mission he performed in reality, he could already distinguish the positions of the Big Dipper stars in the night sky at a glance.

However, there is another star shining next to Tianshu Star, which is far brighter than the nine stars!

"When did this star appear?" Sun Fuling was also observing carefully, "I haven't seen it before."

But He Lingchuan knew that it was Tianluo Star!

Doesn't Tianluo Star only appear when the Dafang Pot moves? Why is it sparkling tonight?

Could it be that Zhong Shengguang or General Red activated the Dafang Pot?

No, with their caution, they would not do this easily unless they were fully prepared.

So, most likely...

Punishment Dragon Pillar?

Shao Jian has been away for a while. Has the Dragon Punishment Pillar he spread started to be used by others?

He Lingchuan's mind was spinning.

Dafang Hu has always been worried about what he is worried about. In reality, he has to deal with the spirit gathering formation. Will Panlong City provide corresponding help?

"Is there any master in the academy or Panlong City who is proficient in celestial phenomena?"

"Celestial phenomenon?" Sun Fuling said without thinking, "Yes, Dean Xu."

Xu Shichu? He Lingchuan listened to his public lecture on ancient demons and immortals, and Ju Ju was mentioned in it. Did Dean Xu have such a wide range of interests?

Sun Fuling seemed to have read through his thoughts: "The dean is knowledgeable and talented, and he is proficient in astronomy and calendar calculations."

"Where's the divination?"

"...Well, we all think Mr. Wen Daolun is better, but the dean doesn't think so." She rolled her eyes at He Lingchuan and said slightly, "Are you picking on my bad language?"

As soon as she glared, He Lingchuan immediately said: "Don't dare, don't dare."

He quickly returned to business: "I want to see Dean Xu for advice."

"There are frequent personnel changes in the academy, and there are major exams to be organized. Dean Xu has been so busy lately that he is hitting the back of his head with his heels."

He Lingchuan repeatedly handed over to her: "Master Sun, please help me. You have great powers and you will definitely be able to help me get an appointment."

Sun Fuling smiled, with a pear expression on her face: "I spent all my efforts to make an appointment for you, what's the benefit?"

The three words "great strength" have an accent.

The Master Sun I just met, doesn’t it seem like this?

Who did she learn from?

"Then, but by driving?" He Lingchuan patted his arm and said proudly, "I am such a big person, you can use it as you like."

He didn't dare to say this to Li Qingge, but Master Sun was a serious person, and he would definitely not use him "casually", right?

Sun Fuling glanced at him, and that look made him feel a little guilty.

But she quickly bit her lip: "In a few days, I will also send a batch of books to Yuheng City, where they will be printed and used as teaching materials. I will also customize the test questions for next spring. Will you accompany me?"

He Lingchuan looked sideways: "You compiled the teaching materials and examination questions? Master Sun, what kind of official are you in the academy?"

He originally thought that Sun Fuling was just an ordinary teacher in the official school, teaching and disciplining the children. Now it seems like there’s more to it than that?

Yes, now that I think about it, she is the direct disciple of the dean of the academy, and she is familiar with Wen Daolun, these are the top people in Panlong City.

So, how could she be just a teacher?

"Finally remembered to ask today?" Sun Fuling snorted, "I am a doctor of the academy."

"Ah!" He Lingchuan was a little surprised, "It turns out to be Lord Sun, I am disrespectful!"

The "doctor" here is not just an academic degree, but a formal academic official, not only to teach, but also to manage books and regulations.

This is an official salary, no wonder Master Sun's family has so much firewood and charcoal that they can't burn it all and pile it in the corner, and finally sent it to him, and he can buy wine, meat and snacks at will, so he is paid a high salary.

"He Lushuai, you are polite." The donkey cart entered the South Square of the city, and did not go directly to the academy, but listened to Sun Fuling's words and went to the street market first.

"If you want to ask someone to do something for you, you can't go empty-handed." Sun Fuling instructed him, "Go to the seventh shop and buy some cloud cakes. Don't buy the signature sesame flavor, but the peanut butter flavor; buy a pound of butterfly cakes, and ask for the scorched aphid sugar flavor."

"Then go to the opposite of the fat white man's shop and buy two boxes of tea shipped from Xincheng in the south. Now that the southern trade route has been opened, Dean Xu has recently become obsessed with Chengan tea."

He Lingchuan bought everything and got back on the car.

This time the donkey cart stopped directly at the entrance of the academy.

In front of us is the main gate of the academy. The red walls and gray tiles are old, and the corners of the bricks are white. The four large pillars in the front are all hugged by four people. They look thick and magnificent, but the newly painted wood can't hide the original vicissitudes.

There are brick carvings on the walls on both sides of the gate, one is a dragon head, and the other is a divine bird, both of which are very pictographic.

"This place has a history of more than 300 years, and it was established long before the Xiluo Kingdom. After Commander Zhong took over Panlong City, he began to expand it, preserving the old gate, old buildings, and many ancient trees of the academy." Sun Fuling patted the big pillar and said, "Every year, when new students enter from the main gate for the first time, they have to pass these 'asking for the way' pillars."

Asking for the way?

Under the double-eaved brackets of the academy gate, only the signboard is brand new, which is "Shumin Academy", with blue background and gold characters, and it is magnificent.

He Lingchuan has passed by the south of the city countless times, and even visited the government office next to it twice, but he has never been to Shumin Academy. Maybe it's because he studied for more than ten years in the past, and subconsciously he doesn't want to go to school again.

Now, he followed Master Sun and obediently crossed the threshold.

Just like most schools he had seen before, there was a large square behind the gate of the academy, with an extremely flat bluestone floor and hundreds of years old towering trees scattered around.

In the middle of the square is a large square pool, and the koi are so fat that they can hardly swim.

It was getting dark, and He Lingchuan saw several young men sweeping the square with bamboo brooms. In the academy, the brushing sound sounded particularly comfortable.

"I thought there were only children in the academy." How could there be so many strong young men?

There were several people who secretly looked at Master Sun, and He Lingchuan gave them a sharp glare, and these guys went to sweep the floor honestly.

"All ages are there. The oldest student I have taught is already 72 years old." Sun Fuling walked back briskly, "Zhong Zhijun has been in office for 17 years, and he has always encouraged civilians to study hard and practice. Therefore, the students are actually mainly young and strong, and they can apply what they have learned quickly."

The land in Panlong City is precious, but the academy covers an area of ​​40 acres, which is equivalent to the area of ​​two government offices. It can be seen that Zhong Shengguang attaches great importance to the academy.

The entire academy is divided into four courtyards, and the structure is quite strict.

There are many teachers and students coming and going, and they all greet Sun Fuling.

Master Sun's popularity in the academy is really good.

As soon as he entered the academy, the hustle and bustle outside seemed to disappear without a trace, and the fragrance of grass leaves lingered around him. Walking on such a school road, with a beautiful woman by his side, He Lingchuan felt peaceful and all the troubles in reality were thrown aside.

He started a conversation: "There is also an ancient spiritual tree in the capital of Beijia Kingdom, named "Wendao Tree."

"The one on Xu Mountain?" Sun Fuling had obviously heard of it, "I heard that it was originally the guardian tree of Dahuan Sect. It experienced a great catastrophe and helped Dahuan Sect defeat the gods. I didn't expect that when the Northern Demon Kingdom occupied Xu Mountain, it didn't cut it down."

"It was originally going to be cut down. I heard that Shanze and Baoshu King both pleaded for it, and the Demon Emperor let it go. Now it has become a major scenic spot in Xu Mountain."

"You know all this?" Sun Fuling smiled and praised him, "It seems that you haven't put down your books. I was worried that you were too busy with tasks and had no time to take care of other things."

He Lingchuan smiled bitterly: "Know yourself and know the enemy, so you can survive." In fact, every time he entered Panlong City, he would change two new books on his bedside. Needless to say, this is Master Sun's masterpiece.