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Chapter 284: Stay tuned and pack your bags

At the end of October, the emperor issued an edict to restore his third son Li Xian as the king of Xunyang, and summoned the king of Xunyang to Xunyang City, Jiangzhou;
At the beginning of November, King Xunyang came to Xunyang City to recuperate his illness; at the end of the month, he moved to Longcheng and made Ouyang Lianghan the governor of Jiangzhou.

At the beginning of December, the Empress received various blessings and arrived in Longcheng County, Jiangzhou one after another.

……

The urgent news of Ouyang Rong's promotion to the governor of Jiangzhou is almost the same as "exempting the people of Longcheng County from mediocrity and taxation for life".
Along with news of promotions and rewards for Xianxiang officials such as Diao County Cheng, they arrived at Longcheng County Yamen on a sunny morning.

The angel of the god capital who brought the book making came to Longcheng County again.

Speaking of which, counting Ouyang Rong this time, within a month, there have been two waves of people from Shendu.

The first wave was to reinstate Li Xian who was "sick in bed" as Xunyang King, and the momentum was huge.

And this morning, the second wave was also quite powerful, causing the people of the county to gather in the streets to watch.

"Master Ouyang, I didn't expect us to meet again so soon, congratulations."

It was in front of the familiar county government hall that the bearded messenger Song Hao met Ouyang Rong again.

Song Hao looked at the young county magistrate with a slightly strange look.

This time, he brought more people from the capital, and half of the palace people in yellow clothes in the decree team honored a copy of the book.

Because the making of the book was personally decreed by the empress, which was higher in standard than the imperial edict, and officials above the fifth rank were all mainstays in the central and local governments, and were all appointed and dismissed by the empress herself... It was an imperial edict in the true sense.

In addition, Song Hao, who is an angel, quietly changed the name of Ouyang Rong.

Behind him, the palace man in yellow came out, walked up to Ouyang Rong, unfolded the empress's book, and read it in a high-pitched voice, which was heard inside and outside the county government.

The opening sentence is "emperor's decree", followed by words of encouragement quoted from the classics, for example, there is a sentence "Bi Zi Liang Dong, there are like salt plums", which means that the pillars of the country are as indispensable as condiments.

This female official who drafted the order is quite talented... Ouyang Rong has no reason to think of it.

After reading, the palace man in yellow presented the scroll.

"Master Ouyang, accept the order." Song Hao looked solemn, and handed a tray with both hands, on which there were neatly folded crimson official uniforms, black gauze hats and noble fish bags.

The official uniform he was wearing was only dark green of the sixth rank, and the young man in front of him was about to take off the light green official uniform of the seventh rank and put on a dazzling crimson official uniform.

The sixth grade is against the fifth grade, can the title not be changed?

Ouyang Rong looked at them and didn't reach out for a while.

"Uh, why didn't Lord Ouyang pick up? Are you going to resign..."

Song Hao asked with a wry smile.

Ouyang Rong came to his senses, shook his head, and took the book-making and crimson official uniform.

Song Hao breathed a sigh of relief, this is His Majesty's imperial decree, it would be a bit serious to refuse, and they are not easy to deal with, unless the other party has an unavoidable reason.

Wait, why is he so happy when someone else accepts the promotion?

The corner of Song Hao's mouth twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but look at Ouyang Rong twice more.

In the past, when other officials saw him, they were as happy as seeing a magpie. They bathed and changed their clothes to receive the order. This young man was fine, and his reaction was as calm as water...

Those who didn’t know thought they were demoted. If that’s the case, they can still praise you for your kindness, but this is a promotion. Hey, what’s the matter with your desireless expression?

Ouyang Rong didn't really have a low EQ.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Song and my father-in-law, for coming all the way. Please come in and take a seat."

"Haha, Mr. Ouyang is being polite..."

Ouyang Rong smiled and welcomed Song Hao and the palace people into the courtroom.

Taking advantage of the gap between them sitting down, Ouyang Rong stood in front of the door, turned his back, put his hand into his arms, touched it, spread his palm and saw three pieces of silver.

He pondered, probably not enough money for a sip of tea for Song Hao and others.

"You're such a lazy fool, get out of the way and I'll do it."

Dressed in a red dress, she came with tea and passed by Ouyang Rong. She suppressed a smile, pursed her lips, raised her chin slightly, and walked into the courtroom.

Ouyang Rong was startled.

Looking back, in the courtroom, Xie Ling Jiang's bright eyes were kind, and he helped him entertain the people of the Angel Palace. He was a noble lady with five surnames, and he was not frightened by the imperial edict.

The young magistrate laughed and shook his head.

Xie Lingjiang drank tea for a while with the angel Song Hao and the people in the Huangyi Palace, and smiled.

But for some unknown reason, Ouyang Rong did not come to the court to accompany his guests.

However, after receiving the heavy tip for the good news, the angel Song Hao and the palace people quickly ignored this trivial matter.

And he was very fond of the elegant and well-spoken lady of the Xie family in front of him, and frequently praised Mr. Ouyang for his good taste and his unmarried wife for being so virtuous.

Xie Lingjiang smiled lightly, glanced at the deserted corridor outside the door, and suddenly said:
"We haven't made a reservation yet, please don't talk nonsense."

"How can you escape?" Song Hao said with a smile:
"Although Mr. Ouyang comes from a humble family, he is the youngest fifth-rank official in this dynasty. He has become a high official despite his weak talent, and he is also a disciple of your father... It is true that the Xie family of Chen County is the head of the Jiangzuo gentry, but he certainly does not refuse this. My son-in-law, Miss Xie, there is no need to worry."

Xie Lingjiang bit her lower lip lightly, the teacup covered her dazed expression, "Really."

Then he asked in a low voice: "The Ouyang family in Nanlong should be quite supportive, right?"

Song Hao immediately said: "Of course, being able to marry Qiwang with five surnames is a blessing to improve the lintel of the poor family. You have to wake up with a smile when you are dreaming."

Xie Lingjiang lowered his head and sipped his tea, his cheeks flushed and his eyes flickering slightly.

After a while, she glanced outside the door.

There is no sign of the big brother.

But outside, he could see Prime Minister Diao Xian, Yan Liulang and other officials gathered together happily, looking at the crimson official uniforms and the Queen's books.

Where did big brother go?

Xie Lingjiang noticed that he seemed to be a little distracted today.

But strictly speaking, it's not just today.

Ever since Uncle Li resumed his status as King of Xunyang, Aunt Wei and Aunt Wei were forced to go to Jiangzhou City ahead of schedule.

Eldest senior brother began to be absent-minded, as if he was sure that the plan had been completed, and his mind was devoted to other matters.

It made her, Li Bao'er and Li Fusu wait blindly worried.

……

Seeing that there were junior sisters entertaining guests, Ouyang Rong handed the scarlet clothes and books in his hand to Yan Liulang, Diao Xiancheng and the others.

He walked through the back door and left the county government office alone.

Ouyang Rong wanted to go out for a walk, and he was about to leave the county, and he seemed to have a tight breath in his chest recently.

He was distracted when he received the decree just now, but he really did not expect that he could be promoted to the fifth rank in one step.

I thought that after resigning to the master, I would break the sky, so I was transferred from the sixth-rank censor to become a local sixth-rank official. There is a high probability that I will "control the water" in Jiangzhou... Anyway, it doesn't matter, it's convenient To be the guest of the Xunyang Palace, you just need to plan to break the situation, and you don't rush to get promoted.
But it's good now, Governor Jiangzhou.

On the fifth grade.

The real second in command of a state.

In other words, in Jiangzhou City, the governor who has been in love with him for a long time and has been in love with him "online" for a long time, welcomes him as his deputy, so he shouldn't feel lonely offline in the future, right?

Ouyang Rong smiled sheepishly, looking forward to it a little.

"Is this the blessing of two thousand merits? It's not a loss..."

Leaving the county government with a beaming atmosphere.

Ouyang Rong crossed the county alone, while Peng Lang crossed the river and arrived at the west bank of Butterfly Creek.

After the success of the offering, he would come here every morning recently.

Especially the sacrificial hall on Xiaogu Mountain.

Ouyang Rong placed three sticks of incense in the memorial hall to commemorate Ashan and his patriots, put his buttocks on the threshold, and sat in a daze for half an hour before silently walking down the mountain.

I went to the original site of Guyue Sword Shop, and revisited the old site of Zhanlongtai.The Liu family is no longer there, there is less monopoly and oppression, and many new sword shops have appeared, and the west bank is booming again.

Watching along the way, the face of the young county magistrate gradually calmed down.

Back in the county seat, it was already evening, Ouyang Rong glanced at the direction of the suburbs, hesitated for a moment, then turned and walked towards Luming Street.

At the gate of the county government office and Meilu Garden, he saw many fruit baskets and local products, as well as many jars of pickled radish.

You don't need to look at it to know that the folks sent it by themselves, and they are very enthusiastic about feeding a certain young county magistrate.

Ouyang Rong had already guessed that this would happen during the day, so he left the county office to go out for a stroll, which was considered to avoid the limelight.

Yong and Tiao, two lifelong exemptions, have spread throughout the county.

Ordinary people in the Great Zhou Dynasty had three types of taxes: rent, Yong, and Tiao. Rent was a land tax, which was considered the bulk of the tax, but the burden of Yong and Tiao was not small either. Being able to be exempted now was like manna from heaven.

Hey, creating an auspicious sign really benefits everyone.That His Majesty got the orthodox destiny, while Ouyang Rong, Li Xian's family, and the people of Longcheng got benefits and benefits.

The only drawback is that the reward is a little expensive, but it's all the court's money, so why not spend it?Right, well, no one should be unhappy.

Not knowing that a certain master likes to settle accounts, Ouyang Rong shook his head, and returned to the Meilin Courtyard with a few jars of pickled radishes.

Pushing open the door and entering, Ouyang Rong saw a crimson official uniform hanging wet on the clothesline.

The swing under the vines is empty, swaying with the wind; on the stone table in front, there is a sealed and insulated food box.

In the direction of the kitchen, there is a faint mixed smell of fireworks and vegetables.

Ouyang Rong went, sat down, and had a meal.

The junior sister has recently learned to cook.

Someone's heart is slightly warm.

After dinner, Ouyang Rong looked around the empty Meilin courtyard.

On Nanlong's side, Zhen's and Wei Lai's had long sent a letter to say back, but they were dissuaded by Ouyang Rong on the grounds that they would change their official positions at the end of the year.

After discussing it, we will meet up at the newly appointed place later and celebrate New Year's Eve together.

Ouyang Rong lit the lamp on the table and wrote a letter, ready to mail it tomorrow, explaining his promotion to Jiangzhou Governor and telling them to pay attention to safety on the road.

After doing this, Ouyang Rong silently walked to the locker without turning off the lights, took out what he had gained in Dragon City these days, and placed them on the table one by one:

First of all, it is a Mohist sword box, in which there is a "craftsman" lying quietly.

This is the most precious thing.

For this tripod sword, I don't know how many people died, how much material resources were used up, and how many forces are looking for it now.

The number of tripod swords is not more than one hand, and there are only a few of them that are still alive; and in the whole world, the number of qi refiners who can walk through the blood of the sword holder is estimated to be only in the single digits, and they are all amazing talents... A wild swordsman like him is probably the only one.

The wooden box has been repacked by craftsmen, and it looks like a piano box.

Well, it's not too much for a Confucian scholar to go out and carry the zither on his back, right?

Quite reasonable, isn't it?

Secondly, it is a long sword of moonlight.

It is closely related to an unknown tripod sword.

There is also a skirt knife.

He is used to wearing it, especially when his junior sister is not around.

Ouyang Rong grabbed a bronze mask and a black card engraved with the word "Wei", and placed them on the table.

Inside the mirage mask, there are currently three illusory phantoms, A Shan, Wei Shaoxuan, and the female worker named Zhang Qian.

That's right, Ouyang Rong can also wear a mask and turn into a woman, but he doesn't like women's clothing very much...

Ouyang Rong took out another low-end elixir box, which contained a qi-invigorating elixir called "Mojiao". According to the Persian businessman, it could provide a high-grade qi trainer with a lot of aura.

Ouyang Rong asked his junior sister, and learned that this high-quality qi-invigorating elixir can release aura quickly. If the dantian is too small, the aura is not strong enough, and taking it forcibly may damage the dantian meridians.

Ouyang Rong can't use it for the time being, but he has some assumptions. Since he can release a lot of spiritual energy, if he can use it all at once, won't he not explode?

Ouyang Rong couldn't help but turn his eyes to the "craftsmanship".

In addition, there is also a night-light pearl, which is suspected to be a relic. I forgot to exchange the silver before, but later the junior sister and the Su family gave it to me, so it was not short of silver.

Well, it's better not to sell the relics of eminent monks lightly, it's a bit of a joke from hell, what should I do if merits are deducted?
Right now, there are only a few hundred merit points left. If I deduct all of them, I wonder if I will become a negative person.

In the end, he only had a few grains of silver left on him.

By the way, there is also a title deed to Meiluyuan.

Li Xian and Li Fusu forced it to him, and he didn't want to take it.

However, Ouyang Rong lived in Meilu Garden with a lot of affection, so after thinking about it, he didn't refuse again, and replied that he would ask his aunt to send some money someday, which would be counted as money for buying a house.

Li Xian and Li Fusu couldn't help but wry smiles at this weakly crowned counselor who only needed three meals a day, including food and lodging.

These are almost all Ouyang Rong's net worth.

Being an official for one term can be regarded as a breeze in two sleeves.

Of course, as the only seedling, Ouyang Rong actually still had the family property of the Ouyang family in Nanlong, but he had not asked about it before. He planned to ascend to the Pure Land and leave it all to the Zhen family.

Now, after he came down from the mountain, he decided to live down-to-earth in this "infernal hell", so he could only accept it and assume the status of Ouyang's only promising reading seed.

Moreover, he has now been promoted to be the governor of Jiangzhou. It is conceivable that many brothers and sisters of the Ouyang clan will come to join him when the news comes back.

Besides, when I go back to Jiangzhou, I have to buy a house, spend money, and travel with the style of a long history... I guess my aunt Zhen will arrange this.

Ouyang Rong nodded.

By the way, he also has the perfect cultivation level of ninth grade sword wielder.

In the future, he will have to look for the sword formula. The known whereabouts of the sword formula is Emperor Wen.

Ouyang Rong couldn't sum up the sword art made by the craftsman for the time being, but as the first sword master, he understood the sword art in a different way.

From this point of view, it seems that the bottleneck of promotion from ninth grade to eighth grade can be broken... When we get to Jiangzhou, we can try to upgrade to high grade and see if it can be broken.

As the night deepened, Ouyang Rong packed his bags, silently pulled out a three-foot green sword in front of the table, and turned on the lamp to look at the sword.

The sword body is as clear as a mirror, emitting hazy moonlight and reflecting the cold warrior's features.

Tomorrow is going to travel again.

But why is the man packing his bags in the mirror still frowning slightly?

"What's left unfinished?"

(End of this chapter)