After the Fairy Disappeared

  Chapter 642 Shumin Academy

  He Lingchuan's neighbor, Xiaopang's father, was sent to Yuheng City by the government, and the official account could not be done.

  There are many accounts, which means that there are many matters.

   "Why is the expansion of Yuheng City? I thought that Panlong City paid more attention to the old capital of Xiyu." He Lingchuan calculated the locations of the two places in his mind, "Is it because Yuheng City is on the border, just across the river from Jinyu Kingdom?"

"The old capital of Xixiang is located in the west but on the plains. If Panlong City wants to guard the gate of the western mountainous area, it only needs to strangle the Dragon Throat Pass. Yuheng City, as you said, is a border fortress. But I think Commander Zhong is running Yuheng City, and his focus is not on guarding against the Jin Dynasty."

   "Oh?" He Lingchuan didn't come in for a long time and didn't know what happened to the new territory east of Panlong City, "Tell me about it?"

   "The two masters who came back from Yuheng City these days said that Xiyu Kingdom is actually affected by robbers, and even Yuheng City has been robbed by bandits from the south."

  He Lingchuan wondered: "Bandits robbing the military town? It's unheard of."

  When he was a young man in Heishui City, although there were always sand bandits on Hongya Road, they only robbed business travelers and did not disturb the border town, and fled looking for officers and soldiers.

   Bandits are generally relatively loose, and it is difficult to organize a decent local armed regime to wrestle with the official.

  So there is an old saying among sand bandits on Hongya Road that people (bandits) do not fight officials.

"The southeastern part of Xixiang seems to be very special. Bandits are rampant, and the officers and soldiers have nothing to do with them." Sun Fuling said with a smile, "These bandits even threaten the southern trade routes. I heard that Xixiang repaired the official road and took a long detour." , just to avoid them, but they still went to plunder the southern trade route."

  He Lingchuan nodded: "I went to Yunzhen Island to buy things, and the fat man always made excuses for the price increase, saying that the south road was full of bandits and things couldn't be shipped."

  In addition to ghost cicadas, there are also many delicious fruits, which increase in price every time they are bought!

   "Now that Xixiang is owned by Panlong City, I don't know Commander Zhong's plan for these thugs."

  He Lingchuan thought for a while: "Commander Xiao, who was originally stationed in Yuheng City, has been transferred back. I don't know who will be sent there next time."

  Sun Fuling hummed, rested her elbows on the wooden handrail, raised her head and looked up at the sky: "It's been a long time since there's been such a good weather."

  Overhead is the dark blue sky, and the galaxy is twinkling, like diamonds cushioned on black velvet.

  He Lingchuan's gaze shifted from her tight and stylish jaw line to the night sky, glanced casually, and then froze.

   "Huh?" He couldn't help pointing, "When did that star shine!"

  Thanks to the tasks performed in reality, he has been able to distinguish the position of the Big Dipper from the night sky at a glance.

   However, there is another star twinkling beside the Tianshu star, whose brightness far surpasses that of the nine stars!

   "When did this star appear?" Sun Fuling was also observing carefully, "I don't think I've seen it before."

  But He Lingchuan knew that it was Tianluo Star!

   Isn't Tian Luoxing only showing up when the Dafang pot changes? Why is it sparkling tonight?

   Could it be that Zhong Shengguang or the Red General activated the Dafang Pot?

   No, with their prudence, unless they are fully prepared, they will not do so easily.

   So, most likely...

  Punishment Dragon Pillar?

  Shao Jian has been away for a while, is it possible that someone has started to use the Punishment Dragon Pillar he spread?

  He Lingchuan's thoughts teleported.

   Dafanghu has always been anxious about his needs. In reality, he has to deal with the eyes of the spirit gathering formation. Will Panlong City provide corresponding assistance?

   "In the academy, or in Panlong City, is there any expert who is proficient in astronomical phenomena?"

   "Astronomical phenomena?" Sun Fuling said without thinking, "Yes, Dean Xu."

  Xu Shichu? He Lingchuan had listened to his public lecture on ancient demons, and the torch was mentioned in it. So it turns out that Dean Xu has covered so many fields?

  Sun Fuling seemed to see through what he was thinking: "The dean is knowledgeable and talented, and he is proficient in everything about astronomy and calendar calculations."

   "What about divination?"

   "... Well, we all think that Mr. Wen Daolun is better, but the dean doesn't think so." She gave He Lingchuan a blank look, and said slightly annoyed, "Are you picking on my language?"

  She stared, He Lingchuan immediately said: "Don't dare, don't dare."

  He hurriedly got back to business: "I want to ask Dean Xu for advice."

   "There are frequent personnel transfers in the academy, and there is also a big exam to be organized. Dean Xu has been so busy recently that he hit the back of his head with his heels."

  He Lingchuan bowed to her again and again: "Master Sun, help me, you have great powers, and you will definitely be able to help me make an appointment."

  Sun Fuling smiled, with dimples on his face: "I made an appointment with you with great effort, what's the benefit?"

   The word "big effort" has an accent.

  Master Sun, whom I just met, doesn’t seem to be like this?

   Who did she learn from?

   "Then, but by driving?" He Lingchuan patted his arm and said proudly, "I'm such a big man, you can use it as you like."

  He didn't dare to say such things to Li Qingge, but Mrs. Sun was a decent person, so he wouldn't "use him casually", right?

  Sun Fuling glanced at him, which made him a little guilty.

  But she bit her lip quickly: "In a few days, I will also send a batch of books to Yuheng City, where they will be printed and used as teaching materials. By the way, I will order next spring's exam questions. Will you go with me?"

  He Lingchuan looked sideways: "You edited the textbooks and exam questions? Master Sun, what kind of official are you in the academy?"

  He originally thought that Sun Fuling was an ordinary teacher in a government school, teaching and disciplining children. Now it seems that there are more than that?

   That's right, now that I think about it, she is the direct disciple of the headmaster of the academy, and she is familiar with Wen Daolun. These are all top students in Panlong City.

  So, how could she be just a schoolteacher?

   "Finally remembered to ask today?" Sun Fuling snorted, "I'm Dr. Xuegong."

   "Ah!" He Lingchuan was a little surprised, "So it's Master Sun, I'm sorry!"

  The "doctor" here is not just a degree, but a serious academic officer, who not only preaches and teaches, but also manages books and regulations.

   This is an official's salary. No wonder Mr. Sun's family has so much charcoal that they can't burn the corners, and finally send it to him. Usually, he buys wine, meat and snacks casually, and he dares to get a high salary.

   "He Lushuai is polite." The donkey cart entered the south of the city square, and instead of going directly to the Xuegong, it listened to Sun Fuling and turned to the market first.

"If you want to ask someone to do something, it's better not to go there empty-handed." Sun Fuling instructed him, "Go to the seventh shop to buy Yunpian Cake, don't ask for its signature sesame flavor, but peanut butter; buy another Catty Butterfly Crisp, I want the flavor of caramel candy."

   "Then go to the opposite side of Fatty Bai's shop and buy two boxes of tea from Xincheng in the south. Now that the southern trade route has been opened, Dean Xu has recently become obsessed with Chen Gan tea."

  He Lingchuan bought them one by one and boarded the car again.

   This time the donkey cart stopped directly at the gate of the academy.

In front is the main gate of the academy. The red walls and gray tiles are old, and the corners of the bricks are white. The four pillars at the front are surrounded by four people. They look stout and magnificent, but the freshly painted wooden paint can't hide the original the vicissitudes of life.

  The walls on both sides of the gate are inlaid with brick carvings, one side is the dragon head, and the other side is the divine bird, which are very pictorial.

"This place has existed for more than 300 years, and was established long before the Xiluo Kingdom. Commander Zhong started to expand after taking over Panlong City, retaining the old gates, old buildings, and many ancient trees of the academy." Sun Fuling photographed Pai Dazhu said: "Every year when new students enter the main entrance for the first time, they have to pass through these 'asking pillars'."

   asked?

  Under the double eaves and brackets at the gate of the Xuegong, there is only a brand-new signboard, which is "Shumin Xuegong", with gold letters on a blue background, dignified.

  He Lingchuan passed by the south of the city countless times, and even went to the nearby government office twice, but he never entered the Shumin Academy. Probably because I have read books for more than ten years, subconsciously I don't want to go to school again.

   Now, he followed Mrs. Sun and crossed the threshold obediently.

  Just like most of the schools he has seen before, there is a large square behind the gate of the academy, the bluestone ground is extremely flat, and towering trees that are hundreds of years old are scattered here and there.

   In the middle of the square there is a large square pool, and the koi are too fat to swim.

  It was getting dark, and He Lingchuan saw several young people sweeping the square with bamboo brooms. In the academy, the brushing sounds sounded particularly comfortable.

   "I thought there were only children in the academy." There are so many strong young men?

   There were still a few people peeking at Mrs. Sun, but He Lingchuan gave them a sharp stare, and these guys were honestly swept away.

"There are people of all ages. Among the students I have taught, the oldest is seventy-two." Sun Fuling walked back briskly, "Commander Zhong has been in office for seventeen years and has always encouraged common people to study and practice diligently. Focus on being strong, and apply what you learn quickly.”

  The land in Panlong City is expensive, but the school occupies an area of ​​40 mu, which is equivalent to two government offices. It can be seen that Zhong Shengguang attaches great importance to the school.

  The entire school is divided into four sections and the structure of the compound is quite strict.

  Many teachers and students came and went to say hello to Sun Fuling.

  Master Sun's popularity in the academy is really good.

  As soon as I entered the academy, the hustle and bustle outside seemed to disappear without a trace, and the fragrance of grass leaves lingered around me. Walking on such a school road, with a beautiful woman by his side, He Lingchuan only felt peaceful, and all the troubles in reality were thrown aside.

  He started a conversation: "There is also an ancient spirit tree in the capital of the Bega Kingdom, called the 'Word Tree'."

"The one on the Ruins Mountain?" Sun Fuling has obviously heard of it, "I heard that it was originally the guardian tree of the Great Returning Sect. It has gone through countless catastrophes and helped the Great Returning Sect defeat the gods. I didn't expect the Northern Demon Kingdom to occupy the Ruins Mountain. At that time, it was not cut off."

   "It was originally going to be cut down. I heard that Shanze and Baoshu King pleaded with it, so the demon emperor let it go. Now it is a great sight of Xushan."

   "You know all this?" Sun Fuling praised him with a smile, "It seems that you didn't put down the book. I was worried that you have a heavy task and didn't care about it."

  He Lingchuan smiled wryly: "Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you survive." In fact, every time he enters Panlong City, he will change two new books by his bedside. Needless to say, this is Master Sun's masterpiece.

  (end of this chapter)