In the Daqi Dynasty, the process for new officials to take office was quite complicated.
First of all, you need to worship the gods.
Because in the legend, it was the immortals from the upper world who taught the practice method to the people of the wilderness, giving the people the power to fight against ghosts and protect their homeland.
Therefore, the people of the Great Wilderness enshrined him on the altar to express their gratitude and pray to him for protection.
The supreme god believed by the humans in the wilderness is called "God".
He is a god with two sides in one body, having two incarnations -
One incarnation is called the "Tai Shang Haotian Jade Emperor God", who controls the day and governs all spirits. .
Another incarnation is called the "Ziwei Emperor of the North Pole in the Middle Heaven", who is in charge of the night and dominates the stars.
Referred to as "Jade Emperor" and "Ziwei".
Gu Xu’s “Tai Shang Arctic Demon Suppressing and Demon Killing Talisman” got its name from this.
At this moment, Gu Xu and Ma Qin stood in front of the altar, each holding three sticks of incense and bowing to the statue of "God".
Then he recited Baogao, praised God for his kindness, and placed the incense in his hand squarely in the incense burner in front of the statue.
The room was suddenly filled with light smoke and incense.
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The second step is to pay homage to the martyrs.
That afternoon, Gu Xu and Ma Qin took a carriage to the cemetery on the outskirts of Yishui County.
The human race has been fighting evil spirits for many years. In the process, some people have made great achievements in battle and gained glory; others have died in the line of duty and become bones in the graves.
Yishui County is no exception.
Eight years ago, many monks died in the "Nine Infants Disaster".
For example, Zheng Yu, the former governor of the Exorcism Department.
Zheng Yuben is a rare martial arts genius in Yishui County, and is called a "martial arts idiot" by others.
Everyone thought that with Master Zheng’s talent in cultivation, he would surely rise to the top and become a high-ranking official in Zhu Huaijin.
However, Zheng Yu was buried in the belly of a snake in order to save a few ordinary children in the "Nine Infants' Disaster", leaving no trace of his body.
Many people felt worthless for Zheng Yu.
They believe that Zheng Yu is destined to be a strong man protecting the party in the future - if he can survive, he will be able to save more people in the future.
Why give up your life for a few children whose future is unknown?
But Chen Jisheng told Gu Xu in private: "The moment Master Zheng rushed out, he just wanted to save those children from the Nine Infant Snake Demon, and he didn't think about it at all." Is it worth it?"
So, with admiration, Gu Xu respectfully placed the white bouquet he brought with him on Zheng Yu's tomb, and then bowed deeply. .
Gu Xu has always been a person who cherishes his life very much.
In his eyes, nothing is more important than his own life.
In order to survive, he will spare no effort and exhaust all means.
Therefore, he sincerely admires Zheng Yu, a hero who is willing to sacrifice himself for others.
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Towards evening, Gu Xu and Ma Qin returned to the exorcism department’s office.
What they need to do now is the third step for the new official to take office - Xie Huangen.
Mortal officials need to face the direction of Luojing City, kneel three times and kowtow nine times to thank the emperor for his kindness.
However, practitioners in the Daqi Dynasty had a transcendent status and only had to bow and salute.
Afterwards, Chen Jisheng walked up to the two of them and lectured them as a superior.
First of all, he said to Ma Qin seriously: "Ma Jishi, I know that you are from Qingzhou Prefecture and have ten years of experience - maybe deep down in your heart, you will look down on people like Yishui.
“However, since you have become an official of Yishui Yamen, I hope you can put down your pride and do things in a down-to-earth manner. You must be worthy of the people of Yishui and you. Salary. ”
Ma Qin nodded in agreement.
At the same time, he thought to himself: How can I be proud of working under the same roof as Gu Xu, a monster? The boy was so shocked that he doubted his life, and I was satisfied.
Then, Chen Jisheng looked at Gu Xu and said to him calmly: "I have no other requirements for you, Gu experience, I just hope you can do it. Remember what you said -
"'Those who enjoy the benefits of the world will suffer the troubles of the world; those who live in the happiness of the world will suffer the same worries as the world.'"
"I understand, I understand." Gu Xu nodded slightly.
Hearing this, Ma Qin glanced at the words mounted on the wall and was shocked.
He originally thought that this sentence was first spoken by Chen Jisheng - after all, Chen Jisheng's rigid and serious workaholic temperament perfectly matched the meaning of this sentence.
In fact, Ma Qin once developed a deep admiration for Chen Jisheng because of these words.
But he never expected that it was Gu Xu who said these words!
Gu Xu, that kid, looks very ungrateful. How could he possibly say such profound words?
Have you misjudged others?
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Worship the gods, pay tribute to the martyrs, and thank the emperor for his kindness.
After completing the three steps, Gu Xu and Ma Qin were finally able to put on the black "Qiyao uniforms" and black gauze hats, and officially became officials of the Exorcism Department.
At this time, other officials from the Exorcism Department also came to the lobby to congratulate the two.
Shi Xiaohan stood on one side of the lobby, Gu Xu's figure reflected in his clear almond eyes.
She was used to the way Gu Xu wore a green shirt before.
Now that Gu Xu had changed into black clothes, she felt quite fresh.
If Gu Xu, who is wearing a green shirt, is a handsome young man with a bookish air; then when he puts on a black robe, he has a more solemn and graceful temperament.
In short, handsome people,Looks good no matter what you wear.
Ma Qin next to him was a little unhappy - because the black clothes made him look older.
"Congratulations, Mr. Experience!" Shi Xiaohan walked up to Gu Xu and arched his hands towards him with a smile.
"Inspector, I hope you can give me more advice in the future!" Gu Xu immediately returned the gift with his hand.
"Don't take advice seriously," Shi Xiaohan immediately shook his head, "Experienced masters are young heroes. Less than a year after entering the yamen, he was promoted to an eighth-grade official. He will definitely have a prosperous official career and a bright future in the future. Shi You are not talented. When you become a successful person in the future, you must support me!"
"Inspector, you are serious!" Gu Xu smiled slightly, "You are more advanced than me! Yamen, I am Gu’s senior. When it comes to ‘promoting’, you should be the one to support Gu!”
“Experienced Master can use his own strength to directly modify the official staff, and I can still go to the capital to be an official next year - this is something that Shi will never be able to do in his lifetime."
"The inspection master has killed countless ghosts and made outstanding achievements, which is beyond the reach of Gu."
“…”
Two people who had known each other day and night and were very familiar with each other, suddenly started to speak politely and politely, which seemed quite funny.
"Xiaohan, are we too into the drama? There are people around watching!"
In the end, it was Gu Xu who coughed twice and took the lead in ending this interminable episode. Business blowback.
"Hmm... It seems so."
Just now, Shi Xiaohan's attention was all focused on Gu Xu, and he temporarily forgot that there were other people watching in the lobby.
A faint blush appeared on her slightly baby-fat face.
But then she thought about it, as long as this heroine is not embarrassed, others will be embarrassed.
So, she suppressed her smile, snorted coldly, and raised her chin higher.