I am a living immortal.

After Wang Xu accepted the decree, the emperor nodded in satisfaction and turned his gaze to Chen Dong again. Chen Dong knew it was his turn next: "As for you, have you decided to accept this decree?"

Chen Dong nodded.

"Although the imperial court controlled the entire Han Dynasty, within this vast realm, some states remained outside its control, or rather, possessed considerable autonomy while submitting to the imperial court. These states either possessed considerable power, or faced various historical challenges, and were formidable. Previously, this was not unbearable for the imperial court."

"However, this is a different time. The Han Dynasty is facing a special turning point. Every person or force should stand on the side of the imperial court. This is true for the Xiongnu and the Baiyue people, and these people or forces should do the same, united as one."

Chen Dong probably already knew what the emperor wanted him to do. No wonder he was given the title of Imperial Master. After all, everyone has their own specializations, and this title perfectly matched these things. Of course, giving an Imperial Master these things was something anyone would be willing to do; it was simply a matter of following the flow.

Seeing that the groundwork was almost complete, the emperor said bluntly, "I think you should have guessed it. Yes, this time I want you to visit the Taoist and Buddhist religions. Similarly, those who follow me will prosper, and those who oppose me will perish."

"Can you do it?"

This was a test, but also an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities. Although all civil and military officials had tacitly accepted his title as Imperial Master, as the Imperial Censor had said at the outset, it was neither legitimate nor justifiable. He had held a high position without any merit, and if he failed to accomplish his task this time, it would not only be embarrassing for himself, but also for the Emperor.

But even so.

Chen Dong still nodded: "I accept your order!"

"You're a quick learner." The emperor nodded. "Then I'll leave this matter to you. Taoism and Buddhism won't surrender easily, otherwise the entire court wouldn't be so unresponsive. You must be mentally prepared. My opinion is that surrender is best, after all, Taoism and Buddhism have many masters. But if you are stubborn and refuse to change, I'll kill you."

"Just tell me what you need."

"I need some manpower?" Chen Dong said.

"Don't worry, the Tianjian Division will send people to assist you, and you can choose the people you need from them."

"Is there anything else?" The emperor asked, looking at the ministers.

Seeing that everyone was silent, he waved his hand and said, "Since there is nothing else to do, please leave."

Everyone bowed and retreated.

"What do you think of this newly appointed Imperial Preceptor?" the eunuch beside him, pouring tea, said, "Since it's His Majesty's choice, it must be correct."

"Maybe it will actually work."

.........

A group of people filed out of the hall. As soon as they left, those who knew each other started chatting together, looking at Chen Dong from time to time. Only a few people bowed to Chen Dong and left, while most people just watched.

Taoism and Buddhism were thorns in the side. Buddhism was free from taxation and labor service, while Taoism, a complex system that had served as the state religion in previous dynasties, emphasized the principle of following the laws of nature, free-spiritedness, and a dislike of restraint. Subjugating these two religions was neither impossible nor feasible, so neither side was willing to touch them.

Chen Dong turned a blind eye to such observations.

The deputy supervisor of the Tianshi Division came forward under the gazes of the bigwigs. Although he hadn't participated in the discussion, he already knew everything he needed to know. However, he had never imagined that the man before him would suddenly become the Imperial Master.

This……

Moreover, the Supervisor has already issued an order that as long as Chen Dong needs it, the Supervisory Department will be directly incorporated into the National Master's Office.

This is a good thing for the group of people in the Tianjiansi. Although the Tianjiansi has a special status, the special thing is the Jianzheng, and the highest rank is only the fifth rank, still the Jianzheng.

You can see the end at a glance. For many ambitious individuals, the Tianjiansi is truly like a place to retire. Many people are talented but not appreciated. They are carefully selected from thousands of candidates, and it is no exaggeration to say that there is only one in ten thousand. Such a gifted person's career ends at a mere sixth-rank official, a disparity so great that it is despairing.

However, the Imperial Preceptor's Office was different. While the Imperial Preceptor's position was nominal, it was not to be judged solely by that title. Their rank was comparable to that of the Three Dukes. With just one word, their rank could rise.

Moreover, he has made great achievements in the Imperial Master's Mansion. If he visits the Taoist and Buddhist sects and does a good job, there will definitely be a group of people who can be promoted to higher positions.

With such an opportunity before them, who could resist? The most crucial reason was that the Tianjian Division had already been special before they arrived. The Imperial Preceptor's Office was newly established, so even if they waited for seniority, they could still become a veteran.

Which one is more memorable, helping someone in need or adding icing on the cake? It must be the former.

The Supervisor showed no sign of embarrassment, which stirred many people's curiosity. The Deputy Supervisor was one of them. He knew firsthand how powerful the person before him was, and he knew he would definitely succeed. The one who is close to the water gets the moon first.

They were all smart people, and even without him saying it, Chen Dong knew what the deputy supervisor was thinking. However, since the emperor had said so, he could transfer anyone in the Tianshi Division, which was not bad either.

But before that, he had to understand the current situation and then make plans. It would take time; this thing couldn't be done overnight.

"Where is the Imperial Master's Mansion?" Chen Dong suddenly remembered something and asked. This decision had obviously been made just now. Could it be that the Imperial Master's Mansion hadn't been built yet?

"plz follow me."

"Did the Han Dynasty already have a National Master's Mansion?"

"Yes, but it's been abandoned. It was established by the previous emperor," the deputy supervisor explained as he led Chen Dong out of the imperial city. A carriage was already waiting outside the gate, which was truly thoughtful.

"By the way, what's your name?" Chen Dong still didn't know the other person's name.

"Report to the Imperial Master, Feng Su."

"You later entered the Imperial Master's Residence? How many people from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau came this time?"

"There are forty-three people in total, three deputy supervisors, twelve official supervisors, and twenty-eight spiritual officials. If you still need them, you can go to the Sitianjian for transfer."

"random?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, as you said, theoretically you could transfer all the members of the Heavenly Supervisory Office, including the Supervisor. But as you know, the Supervisor is elusive and often can't even be seen. If you can really invite the Supervisor to come out, it would be reasonable and appropriate in terms of etiquette and law."

Chen Dong had always heard of the enigmatic warden, yet he still hadn't met him. It was truly a shame. But as Deputy Warden Feng had said, this man wasn't always available to everyone. Well, there was still time, and I'd definitely see him later. There was no rush. Right now, the most important thing was to deal with the current situation.