Gu Xu took the appointment letter and read it carefully.
I saw it said:
"The ancients said: 'Knowing people is the key to peace of mind.'
"This is all based on the foundation of the country, and the light is on the emperor. load. Work hard morning and night, never forget your purpose. Nowadays, ghosts and ghosts are causing chaos, and the people are at peace. They need to think deeply about morality and correct their shortcomings.
“Yishui County’s experience is that Gu Xu’s elegance has come early, his talents have been revealed early, his intelligence is clear, his strength is strong, he is not afraid of difficulties, and he is not alarmed by changes. He is the weapon of Hulian and the material of his pillar.
"So Chao was promoted to the head of the Exorcism Department, with an official rank of sixth rank. ”
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“Another exceptional promotion...” Gu Xu thought silently.
Because of Luo Si’s first few This matter was mentioned to him a few days ago, so Gu Xu was not too surprised.
Of course, the issue that Gu Xu is most concerned about is salary.
" May I ask the chief executive, how much is the monthly salary for the position of chief? "
"Twelve taels of silver. "
"Twelve taels..."
Gu Xu calculated in his mind: Twelve taels of silver, compared with his previous monthly salary, tripled at once .
It sounds good.
But the prices in Beijing are much higher than in Yishui County.
In addition, he may have to spend more in the future. A large amount of money to buy a house...
The road to making money is still long and long.
Luo Chuan smiled and then said: "Gu Xiaoyou, because you are not a native of Luojing. If you want to buy real estate and land in the capital, you can apply for a subsidy from the Exorcist Department Yamen.
"In addition, Shangguan Jin is very familiar with the conditions in various areas of the capital. When you choose a house, you might as well ask her to go with you. I think she may be able to give you some useful suggestions."
p>It turns out that the Exorcist Department also has housing subsidies?
Hearing this, Gu Xu was secretly happy. After all, when it comes to money, you can save a fortune.
"Also," Luo Chuan continued, "the court has finally come to a conclusion regarding the conferment of your title. If nothing else happens, you should be awarded the title of Viscount for life. You can get the Alchemy Iron Coupon and a lot of Lumi.
“Your knighthood ceremony will be held in five days. At that time, a eunuch will take you to Zichen Palace to meet the emperor and receive the inscription and seal.
"Of course, the emperor has been practicing in seclusion recently. You may not see his face at all, only the eunuch in the palm or Her Royal Highness Princess Zhaoning."
"Finally We are about to enter the palace..." Gu Xu secretly thought to himself.
As a time traveler, although he does not have the same awe of the imperial power as the native residents of the wilderness, he is still somewhat curious about the situation in the palace.
He really wanted to see how terrifying the aura of the emperor in the realm of "true king" was, how beautiful Princess Zhaoning, known as "the most beautiful woman in Luo Jing" was, and whether the life in the Daqi court was Just like in movies and TV showsIn this way, the order is rigorous and luxurious.
"Master Chief, do I need to make any preparations?"
"Remember to wear your official uniform, wear your black gauze hat, and pay attention to your appearance," Luo Chuan smiled slightly and replied , "In addition, according to Da Qi's ancestral system, even if you see the emperor himself, practitioners do not need to kneel down and salute. Don't forget this."
Gu Xu clicked nod. He always felt that there was something in Luochuan's words.
"There is one more thing," Luo Chuan paused for a few seconds and continued to explain, "When the Imperial Master went to Qingzhou Mansion to seal the Nine Infant Snake Demon, he saw your attainments in Talismans and was full of praise for you. .
"Therefore, he recommends that you go to Longmen Academy as a 'guest teacher' and spend some time every month to give lectures to the students majoring in Fu Tao in the academy.
"The teaching salary at Longmen Academy is excellent. You can get a lot of silver and pills every month, which is higher than your salary at the Yamen. I think you will be very interested."
"Indeed." Gu Xu agreed.
He likes this kind of high-paying and leisurely job.
In addition, he is currently climbing the "Homesickness Ridge" and needs to accumulate various life experiences. Going to Longmen Academy to teach may bring him many different feelings.
“However,” Luo Chuan suddenly changed the topic, “the teachers in Longmen Academy, including Dean Li, don’t really recognize your qualifications. They think this position should be given to the younger generation. Someone who is bigger, has higher cultivation level, and has more experience.
“In response, the imperial court decided to bring you and your competitors together to have a fair competition in the art of talisman and seal script face to face. . Whoever has the strongest Talisman cultivation will become the new teacher of Longmen Academy.
"The time is set on the twenty-fifth day of the first lunar month.
"Although I am very confident in your talisman and seal skills, I still hope that you will be well prepared and never underestimate the enemy. ”
Hearing this, Gu Xu remembered the provocation that the students of Longmen Academy had towards him and Shi Xiaohan on the Lantern Festival night, and remembered the “gossip” that Qi Yan, the young man in white, mentioned to him, and his mind suddenly became enlightened.
He understood the reason why Longmen Academy students always targeted him, and he increasingly felt that Qi Yan’s identity was extraordinary.
“Master Chief, you know my competitor. Who are there? " He asked politely.
Luo Chuan replied seriously:
"Mo Li, the cousin of Dean Li of Longmen Academy, is a fifth-level monk. He started practicing fifteen years ago. He studied Talisman Taoism and studied at Longmen Academy. It is said that he has memorized all the talisman and seal drawing methods in the book by heart;
"Shen Qiu, the concubine of the Shen family in Jinling, is a monk in the fourth realm. Although he He only started learning Talisman Tao five years ago, but he is extremely talented. He created a brand new Talisman Seal script in less than three years and received guidance from a national master;
"There is also a San Xiu, whose name is Zhao Xinran, is a fifth-level monk and a very famous Fu Zhuan master in Luo Jing City. She opened a small shop on the outskirts of the city that draws charms for people.The shop is only open for one day every two weeks. At that time, the monks will line up in a long queue at the door of her small shop and spend a lot of money to buy her talismans and seals. It is said that when she draws talismans, she draws her pen casually and eclectically. Each talisman she draws is different and can save someone's life at a critical moment.
"These three people are opponents worthy of your attention."
"Thank you, Sir, for informing me!"
At the same time, Gu Xu silently thought to himself: It seems that none of my competitors are soft persimmons! I don’t know whether I am stronger or weaker than them, having learned the art of talisman and seal script for less than a year.
"Gu Xiaoyou, do you have any other questions? Or do you need my help with anything?" After a brief silence, Luo Chuan showed a kind smile on his face and asked Gu Xu .
Gu Xu thought of the decision Shi Xiaohan made today, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Master Chief, there is something about Shi Xiaohan that I don't know whether to talk about..."
"Gu Xiaoyou, you can say whatever you want in front of me without any scruples," Luo Chuan interrupted with a smile, "I will try my best to make your request as long as it is within my capabilities. ”