Chapter 209: Meeting Shang Gong Again

After visiting the garden, Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu couldn't stay here for a few days, after all, it was not finished yet. Zhang Yuelu's mansion was also in Taishangfang, so they could stay there for a few days.

When Xiao Yin left, she was reluctant to leave. Just when she saw a blank screen wall, she left her own calligraphy and painted a picture of Daozu riding a cow, which was lifelike.

Xiao Yin's painting skills were extremely good, but it was not as she said, she couldn't paint at all. She was good at calligraphy and painting, but she just wanted to be lazy. She deliberately drew some simple drawings on weekdays, one to save effort, and the other to fool Qi Xuansu.

Many people mistakenly believe that the paintings in the Central Plains tend to be freehand and not realistic at all. In fact, it is a misunderstanding. It is not that the so-called freehand painting is not good, but that freehand painting does not require too much painting skills as support, which is easy to get started, also known as literati painting.

Literati painting and doggerel are the same thing. The fundamental reason is that Confucian scholars have the right to speak. It does not represent professionalism, but power. People in high positions and positions flaunt themselves by painting a few landscapes with splashed ink, or flowers, birds, fish and insects, all in black. Anyway, whether it is imagery or spirit resemblance, there is no clear standard for specific good or bad. It is almost the same meaning, so naturally there will be people who flatter them, which is suitable for power monetization.

But if it is realistic, it cannot be fooled. If it is like, it is like, and if it is not, it is not like. Structure, perspective, light, brightness and darkness, distance, all require solid basic skills as support. How can those people in high positions and positions have time to study? Moreover, even if the skills are proficient, this kind of painting is also very time-consuming and cannot be completed in one go like literati paintings.

In fact, it is not only the Confucian school, but also the Taoist school. Many Taoists love to write poems and cannot stop writing them, but their level is far inferior to that of real poets. They are slightly better than doggerel poems. It is just because of their reputation that no one dares to expose them. It is just like the emperor's new clothes in the Western story.

There is a little irony in the fact that Xiao Yin claims that he can't paint landscapes.

Zhang Yuelu's house is much smaller than the Xuanzhen Grand Princess's house, but it is well-maintained and built according to the standards of the Great Zhenren's house. However, Zhang Yuelu usually lives in the house in Xuandu and rarely comes to Taishangfang, which makes it seem a bit deserted and unpopular.

Xiao Yin soon fell in love with this place and didn't want to leave.

The next morning, Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu went out to visit their elders and colleagues.

Zhang Yuelu went to Cihang Zhenren, and Qi Xuansu went to Donghua Zhenren.

In addition, there are some superiors who are not direct superiors, and they also need to keep in touch, at least visit, such as Qi Jiaozheng, Xu Dacheng, Yao Shu and others.

The main focus is on human relationships.

Of course, Qi Xuansu will not mention the matter of Nanyang United Trading Company, and there is no need to mention it. Everything is self-evident.

There are rumors that Yao Shu, the chief deputy hall master of Ziwei Hall, may replace Wang Jiaohe as the head of the Borneo Daofu. This is also reasonable. The Yao family should have a head of the house. As the chief deputy hall master of the first hall, Yao Shu can be said to be the first among many chiefs, even the first under the Canzhi Zhenren, so it is reasonable for him to take over.

Some people also said that this is a good connection played by Quanzhen Dao. Yao Shu went to be the chief Zhenren of the Borneo Daofu, and Qi Xuansu replaced Yao Shu as the chief deputy hall master of Ziwei Hall. In a few years, the Earth Master ascended, Donghua Zhenren took over, Qi Xuansu was sent out to be the chief Zhenren of the Borneo Daofu, and Yao Shu returned to Yujing to replace Donghua Zhenren as the chief Zhenren of Ziwei Hall.

Left hand for right hand, and then right hand for left hand.

However, Qi Xuansu did not think it was so easy. His weakness was that he was too inexperienced. How could he be promoted to the chief deputy hall master of Ziwei Hall in one step? And according to what the Heavenly Master said, he had to stay in Borneo for at least three to five years. It was impossible for the position of the chief deputy hall master of Ziwei Hall to be vacant for three to five years and wait for him. There was no such reason.

In fact, Qi Xuansu was quite happy to see Yao Shu become the head of the Borneo Daofu. After all, the two had dealt with each other and had a good impression of each other. Qi Xuansu was afraid that a new head of the Daofu who disagreed with his political views would be sent. Although Qi Xuansu had the support of Lan Da Zhenren above him and Xu Jiaorong as an alliance below him, he had actually grasped the power of the Daofu. Even if he faced the head of the Daofu Zhenren, he had the qualifications and confidence to fight against him. But if he really did so, it would have a very bad impact and give others a handle. It would be best if they could get along well.

This time, Yao Shu was also the focus.

Yao Shu also understood this. Although he was about to be promoted to the assistant Zhenren, for now, both of them were the chiefs and second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests. There was no question of who was superior to whom, and they were still equals.

Even if Yao Shu really became the head of the Daofu of Borneo Daofu and became Qi Xuansu's nominal boss, the two were essentially partners. If they really had to disagree and tear each other apart, it would not be what the head of the Daofu Zhenren said, and there would be a fight.

It would be best if they could reconcile.

When the Dao Sect arranges candidates, this point cannot be ignored. If the situation is too ugly, one of them must be transferred.

But if the relationship is too good, it is not suitable. For example, Wang Jiaohe and Chen Shuhua, their relationship is so good that it cannot be better. They cover for each other, are in collusion, and are of one mind inside and outside. Their alliance of interests is comparable to that of a husband and wife, but in the end, such a big mess has occurred.

This must also be taken into consideration.

Qi Xuansu went to many places in one day, including Ziwei Hall, Huasheng Hall, and Tianji Hall. These are the three major halls within the sphere of influence of Quanzhen Dao, and Qi Xuansu cannot leave any of them behind.

The remaining six halls, Tiangang Hall, Duzhi Hall, and Ciji Hall, are the three halls that belong to the sphere of influence of Zhengyi Dao. Then there are Beichen Hall, Shibo Hall, and Fengxian Hall, which are the three halls that belong to the sphere of influence of Taiping Dao. In addition to Beichen Hall, Qi Xuansu only needs to go to Tiangang Hall to meet Cihang Zhenren.

There is also Qingwei Zhenren in Beichen Hall, who has returned to Yujing from Fenglinzhou. After all, Qi Xuansu once served under Qingwei Zhenren. He, the eighth-generation disciple, got the first place in military merit under Qingwei Zhenren, so there is a little incense. Although Qi Xuansu confronted Qingwei Zhenren because of the matter of Izanagi in the end, it was not very good. Qi Xuansu originally decided not to meet Qingwei Zhenren, but Qingwei Zhenren still gave in on Li Tianzhen's matter and formed an alliance with Qi Xuansu. Qi Xuansu couldn't leave without an explanation, so he finally decided to visit Qingwei Zhenren.

According to common sense, it is not possible to meet these three people whenever you want, and you need to make an appointment. However, Qi Xuansu has a special status and a special relationship, so he can meet them whenever he wants. Even if he has a more distant relationship with Qingwei Zhenren, he can pass on the message through Li Zhuyu.

In this way, he has met all three great Zhenren.

You can't say a wrong word, you have to be careful and cautious. Qi Xuansu is very tired.

On the third day, Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu left Yujing and went to Wanxiang Dao Palace.

Xiao Yin is also going home.

Wanxiang Dao Palace covers a large area, covering the entire Ziwei City. Longmen Prefecture was once the Eastern Capital of the Eastern and Western Capitals of Daqi, and it was on par with Xijing Prefecture, and Ziwei City was the palace city of the Eastern Capital. The main hall of the Great Court is called "Mingtang", which means "the hall of Ming politics and religion", which is the upper palace that countless fourth-grade priests have visited.

Most of Ziwei City outside the scope of the upper palace is the lower palace, including the teachers and female crowns, there are at least tens of thousands of them. However, only a thousand people can successfully pass the two major exams each year, and the rest become ordinary Taoists. Although Taoists can be converted to Taoist priests, the upper limit is the seventh-grade Taoist priest, and it cannot be higher. Among these thousand people, there may be less than a hundred who can go from the ninth-grade Taoist priest to the fourth-grade Taoist priest. There are less than a handful of people who can really go to the second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest.

Qi Xuansu is among this handful, and he is the youngest, which is a big deal for the entire Wanxiang Taoist Palace.

Strictly speaking, the Wanxiang Taoist Palace is Qi Xuansu's mother's home, so he was treated very differently when he returned home this time. The Taoist Palace has begun to publicize his deeds and inspire the children in the lower palace.

Qi Xuansu is the pride of the Wanxiang Taoist Palace. As for Yue Liuli, Wan Xiuwu and the like, who are they? Not very familiar. There are too many children, how can I remember them all.

The last time Qi Xuansu came to the palace, he also came with Zhang Yuelu, but that time Zhang Yuelu saw him off, but this time they studied together.

The flying boat landed directly at Xingye Lake, where someone was waiting. They were Zhang Juxian and several other special golden and purple instructors.

The instructors of Wanxiang Dao Palace are divided into five levels: special golden and purple instructors, golden and purple instructors, silver and green instructors, regular instructors, and auxiliary instructors. Generally speaking, the third-grade Youyi Taoist priests correspond to special golden and purple instructors, the fourth-grade Jijiu Taoist priests correspond to golden and purple instructors, the fifth-grade Taoist priests correspond to silver and green instructors, the sixth-grade Taoist priests correspond to regular instructors, and the seventh-grade Taoist priests correspond to auxiliary instructors.

In the past, when Qi Xuansu was in the lower palace, the auxiliary instructors were responsible for their daily life and various chores, the regular instructors were responsible for teaching, and the silver and green instructors generally did not teach, but were mainly responsible for handling various affairs of the lower palace. .

After arriving at the upper palace, it became the golden and purple instructors who were responsible for various chores, but they would not do everything by themselves like the auxiliary instructors, and they also had a group of low-grade instructors under them.

The special golden and purple instructors were mainly responsible for teaching, and the assistants occasionally taught, but more often handled various affairs of the Dao Palace.

Zhang Juxian is Zhang Yuelu's uncle, a senior official in the Taoist Palace, and Qi Xuansu's nominal teacher. Naturally, they can't be arrogant and take the initiative to greet each other.

After all, it's not their own one-third acre of land. If it were in Borneo, the third-rank Youyi Taoist priest could only stand and report to Qi Xuansu. After all, after a cleansing, who doesn't respect this chief Qi? He is in charge of financial power, who doesn't need him?

Now people are under the eaves, and they can't help but bow their heads.

No matter what your position is, when you come to the Wanxiang Taoist Palace, you have to follow the rules of the Wanxiang Taoist Palace. I became a student again. I have to bow to the teacher, I am not allowed to bring a secretary, I have to do everything myself, I can no longer stretch out my hand for clothes and open my mouth for food, I have to attend classes on time, take turns to be the rotating monitor, and manage internal affairs.

It's really hard to go from extravagance to frugality, Qi Xuansu is a little bit uncomfortable. At this time, I missed Chen Jiangou very much. If there is anything, just give an order. However, gains and losses always go hand in hand. Without Chen Jianchou and the paperwork, I felt much more relaxed.

After greeting each other, Zhang Juxian led Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu to see the Grand Master of the Palace.

Qi Xuansu looked at the Shanggong in the distance and couldn't help but sighed secretly: "I see how charming the Shanggong is. I thought the Shanggong would be the same when she sees me."