Zhang Yanshou lifted his pants and rubbed his stomach with a faint ache. Last night, Zhao Xianchang held a banquet in the post house, and everyone from Qiaozhang Village also attended.

It is rare to see big fish and meat, Zhang Yanshou couldn't help but open his belly last night and eat and drink violently, and was praised by Zhao Xianchang for a few words.

But maybe it was because he couldn't bear it, Zhang Yanshou's stomach was making trouble in the middle of the night, and he had to run to the pit to vent fiercely, and he barely stopped until it was getting brighter.

Dragging his sore and stinging legs, Zhang Yanshou walked against the wall, but he happened to see Zhao Xianchang passing by, patting the dust on his sleeves, legs and feet, and he didn't know where this immortal stayed in the post house all night, and got covered in dust and mud.

"Huh? You are from Qiaozhang Village...... Zhang Yanshou? Zhao Xianchang asked, "Look at you like this, are you having a stomach trouble?" ”

Zhang Yanshou was ashamed, nodded slightly, and did not dare to respond.

Zhao Xian said in a long voice: "I have medicine powder to nourish the stomach here, come with me." ”

Zhang Yanshou followed Zhao Xian Chang, and saw the other party take out the pill from the bamboo basket and turn it into a bowl of warm water: "Drink it, the pain can be stopped in a moment." ”

After taking the medicinal soup, Zhang Yanshou raised his head and drank it, a cool feeling spread, the colic in his abdomen was quickly relieved, and the whole person was much more energetic.

"Thank you, thank you." Zhang Yanshou didn't know what to do, so he knelt down and bowed directly.

Zhao Xiao chuckled, flicked his sleeves casually, helped the other party up in the air, and asked, "How many meals of meat can you eat in Qiaozhang Village a year?" ”

"Eat a few meals every year." Zhang Yanshou scratched his head and said: "When I was a child, I didn't talk about eating meat, and most days I was half hungry and half full. ”

"Oh? Could it be that the village has had a bumper harvest in recent years? Zhao Xiao asked casually.

Zhang Yanshou nodded and said: "Not only that, in the past, every harvest day in the village, the village had to offer chicken and duck grain and rice to the Void Sun Zhenjun. Later, he smashed the shrine and saved a lot of things. ”

"But I've heard that occasionally rat demons come to your village to steal." Zhao Xiao asked again.

"You can't steal much." Zhang Yanshou said with a straight smile: "A few years ago, the lieutenant led everyone to repair the community warehouse and build a wall, and most of the harvest of the village was stored in the community warehouse, and each household received grain and rice on a monthly basis. What the rat demon can steal, that is, the ones that are divided. ”

Zhao Xiao was slightly surprised: "The grain and rice of the whole village are put away? Not afraid of being embezzled? ”

Zhang Yanshou said: "Don't be afraid, how much grain and rice each family paid at the beginning was recorded in public. There are hundreds of villagers in the village, everyone knows the roots, who dares to swallow it privately?

Moreover, the community warehouse can also produce some surplus grain every year, which can be given to the lonely old people in the village, or taken to the county seat to exchange salt and ironware, all thanks to the lieutenant! ”

"That's right." Zhao Xiao didn't expect that such a remote village, although the work was hard, was still well managed, which shows that Zhang Liwei, who was secretly in contact with Chiyundu, not only had the courage to smash the shrine.

After chatting a few words, Zhang Yanshou said goodbye and retired, and didn't go far before he saw the lieutenant waving to him.

"What did Immortal Zhao say to you?" Lieutenant asked.

"I had a stomach upset, and the fairy chief got a bowl of soup and medicine, and now it's much better." Zhang Yanshou replied: "In addition, I asked a few words about Shecang, but I didn't talk about anything else. ”

"Oh." The lieutenant responded casually, his face could not hide his displeasure, Zhang Yanshou thought that he had made a mistake, and hurriedly said: "Lieutenant, did I say something that should not be said?" ”

"Not really." The lieutenant led Zhang Yanshou to the outside of the post house and sighed: "I just feel that I am blind, and I actually believe the other party so easily." In the final analysis, this Zhao Immortal Elder is just an Immortal Elder after all. ”

Zhang Yanshou was puzzled: "What's wrong?" I think Zhao Xian is very good, and he doesn't have the shelf of an official master. ”

The lieutenant shook his head and waved his hand: "You don't know, I heard that yesterday the Xinglong County Order sent Zhao Xianchang a thousand taels of silver, and he invited singers and dancers to indulge and have fun at night, it's really ...... Alas! ”

"But the family is an immortal, and he is still a big official in the imperial court." Zhang Yanshou said: "Aren't these big officials all spending a lot of time drinking? ”

"I know, it's not surprising." The lieutenant sighed inexplicably: "I just didn't expect him to reveal his true nature so quickly, and I don't know if he really plans to hunt down that group of rat demons." ”

While the two were talking, He Dangguan walked over and said, "Lieutenant Zhang, Deacon Zhao ordered you and a few others to go to the eastern suburbs of the city. ”

Lieutenant Zhang was suspicious: "I don't know what the immortal chief wants us to do?" ”

"The whereabouts of the rat demon are unknown, and the deacon plans to open the altar to practice the law." He Dangguan said: "You first go to the east of the city to build an earthen platform and get ready." ”

Lieutenant Zhang had no choice but to reply: "Let's leave now." ”

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Three days later, Zhao Xiao came to the government office again to find the Xinglong County Order, urging him to ask about the money and grain.

"Marquis Zhenming, the lower officials racked their brains and scraped together some money and food." The county order trembled.

Zhao Xiao looked at the account book in his hand, frowned and said, "This is less than thirty percent!" What do you eat? ”

The county magistrate had no choice but to reply: "Please forgive the Marquis of Zhenming, the local big households have always been stubborn, and even the grain paid is mostly dregs and old rice." ”

Zhao Xiao slapped the table and reprimanded angrily: "Presumptuous! The military situation is urgent, the war is about to break out, and every household has the responsibility of defending the territory! These local tycoons should have paid more taxes, money and grain, so prevaricating, is it to disobey the military order?! ”

The county magistrate shrugged his shoulders in fright, and Zhao Xiao pointed at him and scolded: "And you, as a county magistrate, can't you even do this little thing?" If you delay the military situation ahead, be careful of your head! ”

"The lower official must urge again." The county commander only promised on his lips, but he was secretly scolding in his heart. He planned that after this incident, he must contact the officials of the surrounding counties and counties to impeach this Marquis of Zhenming!

His business relies on Chongxuanguan to support him behind his back, and many people in the government and the opposition hope to overthrow this Zhao Huang. At that time, he may be able to gain the appreciation of Liang Guoshi, and his official fortune will be prosperous from now on!

Zhao Huang flicked his sleeves angrily, and was just about to leave the government office, when he raised his eyes to see the smoke rising not far away, and asked, "What is that?" Why is there incense in the sky? ”

The county order replied: "It is a local shrine, which enshrines the great immortals who attract wealth and enter the treasure, protect the territory and the people, and prosper all industries, and have many benefits." ”

"Oh? And such things? Zhao Yan said: "This official wants to go and see which god it is!" ”

The county commander was uneasy when he heard this, thinking that Zhao Xiao was a monk of the pavilion, and he didn't dare to forcibly stop him, so he had to send his cronies, clearly saying that he wanted the shrine to be ready to receive Shangguan, and secretly reported the news.

Gu Yan

Half a day later, Zhao Huang took He Dangguan and a team of soldiers, surrounded by the county order and a group of errands, and came to this shrine of the god of fortune.

Shrine Zhu wall green tile, carved beam painting building, above the eaves and corners, there are immortals riding Rui beasts, golden toad title ancient coins, magnificent, ornamentation, more magnificent than the county government is much more magnificent.

When a high-ranking official like Zhao Huang came, the ordinary people who had originally come to pray to God were expelled away, and a man with a roe deer head stepped forward and bowed down: "The Marquis of Zhenming has come to this temple, and the villain is terrified!" ”

"Sir is a shrine temple keeper? How about what to call it? Zhao Xiao asked with a smile.

"The villain's surname is Lao." The rat-eyed man said.

"It turned out to be Mr. Law." Zhao Xiao looked up at the main hall of the shrine: "Forgive Zhao for his ignorance, I don't know where this golden immortal came from?" ”

Mr. Lao led Zhao Xiao into the main hall and said: "Qianjin Daxian was originally a local squire who was kind and charitable, and in the last years of the Tianxia Dynasty, in order to shelter the displaced people who fled here, he scattered his family property, but unfortunately he was killed by thieves in the end.

In order to commemorate this squire, the local people set up tablets and offered incense. Over time, a little spiritual response has been born, and the people here have been sheltered for a hundred years. Those who worship the golden immortal have the blessing of the fortune and the city, so they have the honorific title of the golden immortal who attracts wealth and enters the treasure. ”

Later, Mr. Lao told a few stories of miracles, which were nothing more than the poor and filial son who obtained the treasure when digging the soil, the chaste widow who found the golden egg in the chicken coop in the backyard, and the kind merchant who rescued the passer-by, but it turned out to be the incarnation of a thousand golden immortals.

Zhao Xiao looked up at the statue of the golden immortal, with upright facial features, wearing a crown of three princes, and the surface was painted with gold paint, but the statue's eyes were a little cunning.

"The shrine is so specified, I'm afraid it's overdone, right?" Zhao Xiao asked with a smile.

Mr. Lao said: "The golden immortal is very effective, and the local people also pay tribute and worship, which is inevitably a little out of line. ”

The county order also stepped forward to explain: "Marquis Zhenming, this golden immortal is also a god listed in the national rituals, and has been recommended by the Chongxuan Pavilion, so it is a shrine built by order. ”

"Oh? And what else is there? Zhao Xiao sneered and said: "Since the Qianjin Daxian blesses the local people, then now that the border of the Chen soldiers of the Jiuli Kingdom and the war disaster are about to start, do you want to show some miracles?" ”

Mr. Lao's eyes changed slightly, and he persuaded: "The disaster of the earthly sword soldiers is really unfortunate, and the golden immortal has some shade, but I and other mortals don't know it." ”

"Mortal?" Zhao Xiao raised his eyes and asked: "Mr. Lao, Zhao also boasts that he has a little bit of cultivation, and he knows a little bit about the magic and magic, and whether the gods have a shadow or not, how can I not know?" I'm afraid that the blessing is fake, and it is true that you take the opportunity to accumulate wealth! ”

Mr. Law's eyes showed a hint of cruelty, but he did not reply immediately. On the contrary, the Xinglong County Commander retorted: "Marquis Zhenming, although you are a monk of the pavilion, you should not be disrespectful to the gods of the rituals!" If the local people are harmed because of this, even if the rank of the subordinate is not high, they must speak a few words impartially! ”

Zhao Xiao turned his head and glanced at it, and his expression revealed three points of gloom: "The Xinglong County Order is threatening this official?" But it can be seen that doing good and evil in vain is not a righteous act of God, but a stream of demons! Since it is claimed that the daughter of the great immortal is the righteous god who blesses the people, it is better to ask Mr. Lao to donate more money and food to show merit! ”

As soon as these words came out, the county order understood that the other party had bad intentions, and it was not enough to extort a thousand taels of silver, and even targeted the shrine of the golden immortal.

"Marquis Zhenming, you are too greedy!" The county commander said in a deep voice: "I give you a word of advice, the shrine of this golden immortal is related to the Chongxuan Pavilion, you bite so tightly, aren't you afraid of the Chongxuan Pavilion's retaliation?" ”

"You are pulling the tiger skin of the Chongxuan Pavilion in front of me?" Zhao Xiao sneered again and again: "Xinglong County is far away from Dongshengdu, and I don't know the turbulent waves above the court." ”

The county order was silent for a while, and Mr. Lao said: "Marquis Zhenming, you don't want to believe that the daughter of the great immortal Yinyou side, but if the god comes forward in person, can Marquis Zhenming retract his disrespectful words and make amends in public?" ”

Mr. Lao's demeanor seemed to see through Zhao Xiao's roots, and he did not have the slightest fear.

"I'm curious, whether this golden immortal is a demon or a god!" Zhao Xiao raised his finger and shouted: "Right here, you immediately summon it to the altar!" ”

"There are many people, please leave the main hall, and I will summon the gods." Mr. Lo said.

"I'd like to see what kind of ghost you can make!" Zhao Xiao raised his feet and walked to the outside of the main hall, behind him stood He Dangguan and a row of soldiers.

Mr. Law stood in front of the statue, burning incense and praying and chanting words, and after a while, the wind blew inside and outside the shrine, and dark clouds gradually gathered in the sky.

I saw a vague figure faintly emerging above the main hall of the shrine, somewhat similar to the statue, a kind and slightly fat rich man.

"Marquis Zhenming, look!" The county magistrate couldn't wait to signal: "This is the Qianjin Daxian, exactly the same as what is described in the county's spiritual experience, and it is said that there is no-"

Bang!

Before the words fell, I heard a thunderclap in mid-air, and the dark clouds in the sky suddenly struck the main hall of the shrine without warning, like an axe falling from the sky, directly shattering the blurred phantom.

The thunderbolt was merciless, the lightning threw the fire, penetrated the main hall, and exploded the tiles, and the lacquered gold statue of the golden immortal was even more struck by the head, and the thunder and fire instantly covered the whole body of the statue, as if dozens of catties of flame nitrate were ignited, causing a violent explosion and engulfing Mr. Lao's body.

The county magistrate was so frightened by this hasty upheaval that he screamed, and Zhao Xiao shouted: "Take it!" ”

Immediately, a soldier rushed forward and knocked the county commander unconscious, and the rest of the officers were already frightened by the thunder and fire to the temple, and now no one dared to step forward to rescue the county commander.

At this time, a terrible roar was heard from the main hall, and the raging thunder and fire seemed to be blown by the strong wind, and it was violently felt, and a behemoth could be faintly seen walking out of it.

"You all stand back!"

Zhao Xiao let out a low snort, and looked up to see a huge mouse like an elephant and a beard walking out of the main hall of the shrine, and the thunder fire around him was not extinguished.

"I haven't been in the way, why are you still stalking?!" The big rat spoke with hatred in his words.

"Demons should be punished!" Zhao Xiao didn't talk nonsense, and raised his hand to pinch the trick.

"Die!!"

Without waiting for Zhao Xiao to perform the spell, the big mouse roared violently, twisted his body, the long tail behind him was like a whip, the end was sharp like a thorn, and it exploded in the air, and it actually pierced Zhao Xiao's chest in one fell swoop, provoking his body into the air.

"That's not right!"

Shuo Rat was shocked to find that it was abnormal, and Zhao Xiao's body quickly turned into a little light and dissipated, and his long tail happened to run through a paper man charm.

When the anger was mixed, the dark clouds in the sky surged, and another thunderbolt struck down like a mark in the sky!

The rat could not avoid it, as if it had been fiercely chiseled into the body by a sharp cone, and the demon body comparable to iron and stone could not bear the power of the sky, and immediately blood burst out and turned into a steaming blood mist.

Knowing the plan, Shuo Rat lost all his courage, turned his head and rushed into the main hall of the fiery shrine, regardless of the pain of burning his body. Then there was a sound of digging inside, and the entire main hall was crumbling, along with the surrounding ground, and collapsed!