Dali Temple is located in the northwest corner of Daxing City in the Anding Fang, not far from its north is Guanghua Gate.

Sima Jiu and Yang Xuanting agreed to meet at three o'clock in Dali Temple.

Dali Temple is the top judicial department that the children of the Legalists of the Sui Dynasty flock to.

Sima Jiu was about to enter the formal state-level yamen for the first time, and although he was calm, he was already excited in his heart.

At the beginning of the morning sun in the eastern sky, the sun slowly shrouded the greatest city in the world at that time, and Sima Jiu and Xia Ruohan set off from Xinchangfang and rushed to Dali Temple.

In the city, shops are already open.

Sima Jiu was having breakfast with Xia Ruohan in Liren City, Xicheng, when the bell rang at four o'clock.

Then, a drum was sounded at the gates, the gates opened, and caravans outside the city began to enter the city.

Turks, Persians, Great Cannibals, Sillas, Japanese and other caravans from foreign lands came to Liren City under the escort of a group of Imperial Yi guards.

It is no exaggeration to say that Liren City is the trade center of the world at that time, and it is known as the gold market.

Camels, horses, and Hu clothes were dressed up, which made Sima Jiu look at it with relish.

"After staying in Daxing City for a long time, I can't leave the city, sometimes, I think, if I haven't been to the imperial capital, I have been living in the countryside of Huayin, perhaps, I will be more comfortable." Although Xia Ruohan has been in Daxing City for a long time, he still has some feelings when he looks at the scene in Daxing City.

"Or, you go back to Huayin now to experience the feeling of returning home after a long absence." Sima Jiu said jokingly.

"Brother Xian laughed."

Today's Daxing City, later known as Chang'an City, has been the political, economic and cultural center of China for a long time.

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At the moment, the two rushed to the gate of Dali Temple.

In front of the Dali Temple, the twelve guards stood motionless like stone carvings.

"Dali Temple is in Andingfang, and the right Yiwei is responsible for security, and its commander is the veteran Duan Wenzheng. He was very old, and he asked him to return to his hometown several times to retire, but he was politely rejected by the new emperor. Xia Ruohan approached Sima Jiusheng and said softly.

"The position of the commander of the Sixteen Guards is important, and the new emperor intends to let Zhang Xutuo take over as the right Yiwei, but the resistance is extremely great, and it has not yet been agreed, so the new emperor let Duan Wenzheng, a veteran of the Yuwen Yong era, continue to lead the right Yiwei."

While speaking, Xia Ruohan couldn't help but take out a square handkerchief and wipe the cold sweat on his forehead.

Sima Jiu lowered his head and smiled, thinking secretly: "Xia Ruohan, this brother, everything is good, but his psychological quality is too poor, no wonder he can't get on the stage, and he has been rejected." ”

"Xia Ruohan, it's really like his name, and he feels cold when he is scared."

Soon after.

Yang Xuanting came to the gate of Dali Temple on time, he saw Sima Jiu waiting at the door, and flew off the horse with a smile.

"Brother Xian has been waiting for a long time."

"Brother Yang is very punctual, we just arrived." Sima Jiu greeted him politely.

Subsequently, he introduced Yang Xuanting: "Brother Yang, this is Xia Ruohan, he is quite talented, the younger brother thought that this case has not been solved for a long time, there must be many suspicious points, so he found a right-hand man in order to solve the case as soon as possible." ”

"Since he is a talent that is favored by the virtuous brother, then go in with me." After Yang Xuanting briefly glanced at the restrained Xia Ruohan, he led Sima Jiu and the others into Dali Temple.

Xia Ruohan followed them into the front hall of the majestic Dali Temple, and when he thought that he was considered a member, he was so happy that he almost fainted, and he was grateful to Sima Jiu in his heart.

Dali Temple Fadu Senyan said that in addition to the guards guarding inside and outside the temple, there are armed martial arts in the temple on standby. They saw that Yang Xuanting was very polite to Sima Jiu and Xia Ruohan, and they couldn't help but be secretly surprised.

After all, Yang Xuanting is not a fuel-efficient lamp.

In fact, the security of Daxing City has always been supervised by Yin Fang Xuanling of Jingzhao County.

However, Fang Xuanling and the Li family are too close, and the Li family has a close relationship with Taoism and Confucianism.

Therefore, since the new emperor Yang Guang ascended the throne, with the support of Yang Su, he gradually emptied the power of Jing Zhaoyin and strengthened the authority of Dali Temple.

Even the dispatch of the left and right Wuhou was also stripped from Fang Xuanling and brought up by Chang Ming, the secretary of Dali Temple.

Left and right Wuhou, the chariot drove out of the pioneer apse, patrolled day and night, arrested traitors, beacons, roads, water and grass, and placed the patrol field, then the camp was forbidden. It is a force to be reckoned with.

Although Chang Ming is a Legalist, he has no close contacts with the two bigwigs of Legalist Gao Xi and Su Wei, so all forces can tolerate him to control the legal affairs of Daxing City and the Wuhou of the right and left.

Yang Su's forces focus on the military system, and this time he arranged his third son Yang Xuanting into the Dali Temple of the Law Division, which is the strategic adjustment of the Yang family.

Not long after, Yang Xuanting led Sima Jiu and the others into the Dali Temple to see Changming.

"Xiaosheng Sima Jiu, Xiaosheng Xia Ruohan, I have seen Master Chang." Sima Jiu and Xia Ruohan bowed their heads and saluted, reporting to their homes.

Sima Jiu talked and laughed freely with Cao Mengde, Wang Meng and others in the Kyushu staff group, and he could be regarded as having seen a big scene, but he was neither humble nor arrogant.

And Xia Ruohan didn't seem to have met any big people, and his tone of voice trembled slightly.

"You wait for Xuan Ting's recommendation, then stay in Dali Temple, Xuan Ting, this matter will be arranged by you."

"Yes, sir."

Chang Ming saw that Yang Xuanting brought Sima Jiu and Xia Ruohan into the center of Dali Temple, and appointed Sima Jiu as the head of Dali Temple, and he was a little unhappy in his heart.

He was not optimistic about Sima Jiu and Xia Ruohan, who were humble, but after a few simple words, he left Dali Temple and went to the court.

After Chang Ming left, Yang Xuan couldn't hold back a sneer, and then led Sima to the place where he handled official business.

It is a partial courtyard, but it is also the most important partial courtyard in Dali Temple.

Yang Xuanting sat on the top seat and said, "Last night, my brother was already enlightened by the Holy Lord, and the Holy Lord decreed that the cause of the vampire demon case was my brother's full control. ”

"My brother has sent someone to make a fish talisman overnight, and you can carry it with you, and go to Dongcheng to investigate the case on behalf of your brother, which is also justified."

Sima Jiu bowed and said, "Brother Yang is thoughtful, and the younger brother admires it." ”

Going on your behalf, that is, if you don't go, Sima Jiu said secretly in his heart.

Then, Yang Xuanting took out a copper fish talisman from the exquisite wooden box on the desk, got up and handed it to Sima Jiu.

Sima Jiu took the fish talisman and looked at it fixedly.

I saw that the fish charm was no more than the size of a palm, and a koi fish was carved vividly.

The fish charm is divided into two halves, which are connected by rivets in the middle.

On the inside of the fish talisman, the name of Sima Jiu is engraved, from the six-rank official rank, Dali Temple Sizhi and other information.

One half of the fish symbol is engraved with a ligature, and the other half is engraved with the same character.

Stacked up, it is the word contract.

Contract, is this a labor agreement with the Empire?

Sima Jiu recalled his previous life and felt sorry in his heart.

Yang Xuanting added: "The fish talisman is a symbol of your identity, ninth brother, in the future, you will be regarded as a subordinate of your brother, and you will not be able to enter Qinghe Mansion until the vampire demon case is detected." ”

"Your subordinates will obey your lordship's orders." Sima Jiu carefully put away the fish talisman and changed his tone, no longer being commensurate with brothers.

"Hahahaha! You kid, you're in the drama so quickly. ”

Then, when Yang Xuanting noticed Xia Ruohan who was staring at the fish talisman's eyes, he said, "Your name is Xia Ruohan." ”

Xia Ruohan immediately bowed down excitedly and said, "Xiaosheng Xia Ruohan, thanks to the adult's attention." ”

"Ninth Brother...... No, Lord Si Zhi investigates the vampire demon case, and he does need a helper, I heard that you are quite knowledgeable, so I will start with the doctor of law in Dali Temple, and then stay in Dali Temple in the future, or transfer with Lord Si Zhi, and then make other arrangements. ”

"Thank you, Lord Yang, for your support, Xiaosheng...... The subordinates must remember the grace of the adults. ”

Although the officials of Zhengjipin do not have fish charms, the down-and-out scholar Xia Ruohan can be regarded as officially entering the office, and in this imperial capital Daxing City, it can be regarded as the first step to settle down.

In addition to being excited, Xia Ruohan cast an infinitely grateful glance at Sima Jiu.

Yang Xuanting bowed slightly, and arranged: "Sima Jiu, the vampire demon case in Dongchengfang City, you are the main official." ”

"Zuo Tunwei is in charge of the security of the city where the crime occurred, and you and Mai Tiezhu are also old acquaintances, if you need to, just ask."

Subsequently, Yang Xuanting changed his tone and said: "A few days ago, the queen's phoenix body was uneasy, and the vampire demon case caused many His Majesty to take the throne...... Therefore, the case needs to be solved as soon as possible. ”

Although Yang Xuanting's tone was calm, Sima Jiu and Xia Ruohan could hear the stakes.

After all, His Majesty the Emperor has a lot of opportunities, and it is not a trivial matter that can arouse His Majesty's concern.

After a brief advice, Yang Xuanting asked Xia Ruohan to lead Xia Ruohan to another office to study the file.

Obviously, he had some things that were not easy to make public, and he wanted to talk to Sima Jiu.