The Multiverse Starting from White Deer Plain

A few days passed.

Bai Gui went to the Ministry of Civil Affairs for the examination. This time, he no longer had to hide his clumsiness. In the official examination, he was ranked first, and because his Jinshi rank was at the forefront, so when he was appointed as an official in the official department, he was given the title of "Shengzuo Shiyi" from the eighth rank of the sect.

Zuo Shiyi, as the name suggests, means that the country has historical things and picks them up and discusses them. It can be regarded as an admonishment officer affiliated with Menxia Province, but it is somewhat different from the censor of Yushitai. Because the three provinces were originally the inner court, and the imperial censor was the outer court. Therefore, Zuo Shiyi was more responsible for admonishing the emperor, reminding (admonishing) the emperor in daily life, and checking for gains and losses.

This official position has a bright future.

Better than Secretary Lang from the ninth grade.

For example, Bai Juyi first served as Secretary Lang, and then several years later he was promoted to Zuo Shiyi.

When he got this official position, Bai Gui was still in disbelief. After all, the vast majority of Jinshis in the Jinshi Department are ninth-rank officials. Even though they are only one rank behind, they are still several levels behind. Later, he learned that the reason why the Ministry of Personnel made such arrangements was because Li Shimin noticed his calligraphy, so he was transferred to the emperor and became a leftist.

After the selection, there is still an idle period of five or six days.

Very humane.

But Bai Gui still followed the trend and went to the palace to take up his post.

He had long been cleared of official positions in the Tang Dynasty. This Zuo Shiyi official position is actually quite leisurely. When the emperor travels, he can just accompany the emperor and monitor the gains and losses. The rest of the time, just stay in the side hall or the official residence of Menxia Province and drink tea.

If it has passed seven or eight days.

Bai Gui also gradually became familiar with him in the palace, and he was able to meet the Holy Master.

Before accompanying the king, the Shangyi Bureau and other departments in charge of etiquette in the palace will teach Bai Gui and other new officials some palace etiquette. For example, when you meet the queen or concubine, you cannot stare blankly, or some taboos and address issues in the palace must be explained clearly one by one. Otherwise, it would not be a small crime to offend Longwei and the Tian family.

On this day, after the morning dynasty, Li Shimin went to the Li Zheng Hall.

Lizheng Hall is the residence of Queen Changsun.

When the emperor was traveling, an official in green robe was added to his entourage. Li Shimin looked back for a few times.

"Your Majesty, this is Bai Gui, a new scholar, and he is now collecting relics for his disciple Sheng Zuo." Chu Suiliang, the living man, came out and said to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin nodded, looked at it a few times, and didn't say much.

After a while, we arrived at the Li Zheng Hall.

Except for Chu Suiliang, the daily minister, who entered the palace to record the emperor's words and deeds, the other officials and scribes were waiting in the side hall.

Soon after, a palace maid summoned Bai Gui.

Enter the palace.

What can be seen in the palace, in addition to the palace maids, eunuchs, Li Shimin, and Queen Changsun, there is also an eleven or twelve year old boy and a slightly younger girl.

Both of them are dressed in fine clothes.

But the young man's eyes were staring straight at Bai Gui.

"This young man is chubby and doesn't look like Prince Li Chengqian, so he should be King Li Tai of Wei. And the other person is Princess Li Lizhi of Changle."

Bai Gui thought to himself.

When he came to take up the post, the female official in the palace had already told him the general appearance of the prince and princess. As soon as he looked at them, he instantly knew who the prince or princess was.

"I... have met Your Majesty and Your Majesty."

He stepped forward and bowed.

"I love your life."

Li Shimin, who was sitting in the seat, had a warm face, "Today I invite you to come to the palace because Qingque and Lizhi want to find a calligrapher. Although there are many calligraphers in the court, they all hold important positions. Although Chu Aiqing is feasible, he is my daily servant. Busy with official duties..."

"I have seen your calligraphy and love it very much. You are a young and beautiful gentleman. What do you think of your calligraphy?"

Qingque, Li Tai’s nickname.

Compared with calligraphy masters of the early Tang Dynasty such as Yu Shinan and Ouyang Xun, Bai Gui's current reputation is not high. But if it is to teach the prince, these two people are more than enough. If they teach Wei Wang Li Tai, they will have some worries. Although Li Shimin loved Wei King Li Tai, he would not easily give Wei King Li Tai the opportunity to form a party for personal gain.

Therefore, when Wei King Li Tai wanted to find a calligraphy teacher, Li Shimin blamed Bai Gui for the matter.

In just a short moment, Bai Gui also thought of this.

He paused and agreed to the matter.

In the world of Journey to the West, Tang Monk and his four disciples travel from Nanzhanbuzhou to Lingshan Mountain in Xiniuhezhou to learn Buddhist scriptures. The further they go to Xiniuhezhou, the more demons and ghosts they get, and their supernatural powers become more powerful. Compared with this, the Eastern Land of the Tang Dynasty is the real paradise.

It is much better to live in the Tang Dynasty than to run around.

As for Li Tai's fight for the throne, it is too early now, at least it will be decades later. Therefore, whether he agrees or not does not have much impact on him.

On the contrary, solving the emperor's worries will definitely bring simplicity to the emperor's heart.

"Give me a feast!"

The Li Zheng Hall, which had been silent for a while, heard the sweet voice of Empress Changsun, as sweet as a silver bell.

Bai Gui thanked him and left the Zhengdian Hall.

The so-called banquet refers to the banquet in the side hall, rather than the banquet directly in the main hall of Li Zhengdian.

After noon.

After resting for a while, he was called out by the palace maid.

On the other side of the Lizheng Hall is the palace of Wei King Li Tai. He is the son of Queen Changsun. Although he has reached the age of opening a palace, the emperor and the queen like this son, so Li Tai still lives in the palace.

Six rites of worship.

Celery, lotus seeds, red beans, red dates, longan, dried lean pork strips.

Everything is available.

"I've met Mr. Bai."

Although Li Tai was slightly dissatisfied with Li Shimin's arrangement, he had always been courteous and hospitable, and looked like a refined gentleman. At this moment, he was also behaving in a polite manner when he was apprenticed to Bai Gui, without any disrespect.

"I've seen Mr. Bai..."

Li Lizhi on the other side also said crisply.

There was a hint of dissatisfaction on her pretty face.

This dissatisfaction is not directed at Bai Gui, but at Li Shimin and his wife and Li Tai. She didn't want to be a calligrapher.

When Bai Gui saw it, he never took it to heart.

A ten-year-old girl, when she was innocent and innocent, was suddenly taught by her parents and had an extra teacher. It's common to be unhappy. Not to mention that this kind of Tian family princess is even more arrogant.

"Calligraphy pays attention to palms being empty, palms erect, wrists flat, and tubes straight..."

He began to teach calligraphy.

Boys and girls sat obediently on their knees in the room, holding pens and writing.

This instruction lasted nearly half an hour.

Li Lizhi was tired, so she said goodbye to Bai Gui and returned to her palace.

"Mr. Bai..."

"This time I originally planned to become Chu Qiju's teacher, but my father declined. However, when I saw Mr. Bai's calligraphy today, I was overjoyed and felt no regrets."

After Li Lizhi left, Li Tai suddenly said.

As a prince who prefers literary talents, he knew that Bai Gui was indeed talented when he saw Bai Gui's handwriting. At this moment, what he said was true. But what he meant was more than that.

Although they are both princes, his royal brother can learn from Ouyang Xinben. Ouyang Xun, courtesy name Xinben. But as for him, he fell in love with Chu Suiliang, but he didn't even have the opportunity to become his disciple.

"Chu has a busy life with official duties, so it is reasonable to shirk."

Bai Gui smiled and said.

No wonder it was Chu Suiliang who first introduced him to Li Shimin when he took office today. It turned out that Chu Suiliang and Li Shimin had already planned this. Grain lice

Teaching to the prince seemed like a good job.

But for Chu Suiliang, it may not be the case.

The official position of Julang was in the emperor's heart. As long as he continued to hold the position and did not make any mistakes, it was absolutely certain that he would become a blue man one day. There is no need to go and teach the prince.

"What Mr. Bai said makes sense."

Li Tai bowed his hands and replied.

But when he lowered his head, there was a hint of regret in his eyes.

What he said was very clear, but Bai Gui just pushed the envelope and did not give him a clear answer.

…

In the evening, return to the inn.

Although when Bai Gui left, Dongting Dragon Palace gave him a lot of jewelry. But it turned out that it was still unclear whether he would win or not, so he never bought the mansion.

Furthermore, far from leaking money, although he is not afraid of thieves, adding a lot of trouble is not something he wants to see.

Now that he has an official status, it makes sense to buy the mansion.

Although I have looked for a dental shop, I haven't found a suitable residence yet, so I am still staying in an inn.

"Bai Lang, you were appointed as Zuo Shiyi by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The Nu family went to the father today to tell the good news. The father said that as long as Bai Lang you act impartially in the world, leave a clear name, and do meritorious deeds..., in the future... Ranking in the Immortal Class is something you can look forward to."

As soon as Bai Gui opened the door, Sanlongnu told him the good news.

"this……"

He was surprised.

"Money can make ghosts grind. The price of the underworld official position in the underworld is the lowest, while the immortal class in heaven is much more expensive. But the treasures of Dongting Dragon Palace have been accumulated for many years, and it is not difficult to use some benefits to bribe the immortal palace... "

The three dragon girls said with a smile.

"What official positions are there in the Heavenly Palace?"

Bai Gui hesitated.

Although he knows that the heaven in the world of Journey to the West is most likely not the real heaven of all heavens and worlds. But it is also a good thing to be among them and rank in the Immortal Class.

The Dongting Dragon Girl is equivalent to the son-in-law of a high-ranking cadre. If he, the "brother-in-law" son-in-law, is capable, he will be forced into the immortal class by the Dongting Dragon King, an old cadre.

Of course, the premise is that you have the ability.

Without ability, no matter how powerful the Dragon King of Dongting is, he will be blinded.

"For example, the Cao Guan in heaven is equivalent to the executioner in the world. This official position is just a turbulent flow, not noble. In the earthly immortal world, there are also city gods and mountain gods. There are also four levels of merit cao in heaven, gods of year, gods of value. The Moon God, the Sun God, the Time God, or the Heaven-Suppressing Marshal. Of course, the Heaven-Suppressing Marshal is not a real marshal, but just a guard of Nantianmen..."

The Dragon Girl of Dongting came and said.

"Human Cao Guan?"

Bai Gui raised his eyebrows.

This person, Cao Guan, seems to be the position Wei Zheng held in the heaven.

"Rencao?"

"Bai Lang is interested in this official position? Yes, although this official position is an executioner, not a clean stream, it is indeed good. Rencao is a human official appointed by Heaven to be in charge of human affairs. It is equivalent to Heaven's envoy in the human world, with many benefits..."

The Dongting Dragon Girl glanced at Bai Gui with her beautiful eyes. She didn't know why Bai Gui became interested in Cao Guan, but she still patiently explained.

After listening to Dongting Dragon Girl's words, Bai Gui suddenly realized.

Why did Wei Zheng have the right to kill the Dragon King of Jinghe River?

Because the human Cao Guan is equivalent to a royal guard, equivalent to a role like an "angel". (Angel refers to the emperor’s imperial envoy, not the Western one.)

The Jinghe Dragon King is more noble than the human Cao Guan, but his responsibilities are different and they are not the same system. Even a high-ranking official would tremble in fear after entering the imperial prison of Jinyiwei.

"Sanniang, this Cao Guan... I do like him more. Although Cao Guan is humble, it is easier for him to accumulate merit in the world."

Bai Gui pondered for a moment and said.

The tasks of other immortal classes are just sesame cakes on white paper, which can only be looked at but not eaten. However, Cao Guan represents Heaven and is in charge of human affairs. Now that he is in the human world, if he has the position of Cao Guan, he will not only accumulate merits in the future, but also use it as his support.

Human Cao Guan is the official body of Heaven. No matter how bold the monster is, he will not kill officials easily.

"Okay! I will go back and tell my father now and let him help you run it."

The three dragon girls nodded slightly, opened the window, and were about to fly to Dongting Lake to report to the Dragon Lord of Dongting.

"Don't worry yet."

Bai Gui took hold of Sanlongnu's beautiful hand.

After some sympathy.

The Dongting Dragon Girl then headed to Dongting Lake.

After about half a day, at midnight, Dongting Dragon Girl returned to Chang'an.

"Father has already learned about this."

"However, human Cao Guan needs to establish meritorious deeds in the world. My father said that there is a meritorious deed recently. As long as you Bailang complete it, my father can use it to work..."

The three dragon girls said.

"What kind of meritorious deed?"

Bai Gui asked.

"In the spring, summer, April and May of the fourth year of Zhenguan, there was a total rainfall of two feet and three inches. This year there will be a severe drought. If you know how to pray for rain, rain will fall and the people will be relieved. Or you may have a clever plan, and the whole people will be safe..."

"Once this meritorious deeds are established, Bai Lang can become a human official."

Dongting Dragon Girl said slowly.

Her father is the Dragon King of Dongting, although he is not responsible for the rainfall in Guanzhong. But they are all part of the water system. Knowing how much precipitation this year will bring, it is not difficult.

"A severe drought in the coming year will definitely lead to a reduction in food production. If this matter can be solved, it will indeed be a meritorious deed."

Bai Gui frowned and nodded.

"It's just that... although I have practiced the art of praying for rain, I haven't received the talisman from the rain, thunder, wind, or cloud departments, so I can't pray for rain."

he hesitated.

When it rains, you have to pray to the Four Heavenly Storm Troops for instructions. Only after the four tribes get the Jade Emperor's will can they bring rain to the world. An extra foot or inch is a violation of the rules of heaven. Needless to say, there will be consequences for violating the rules of heaven. The Dragon King of Jinghe is an example.

Therefore, many people know how to pray for rain, but not many Taoists can actually pray for rain.

"My father has nothing to do about this matter, but Bai Lang doesn't have to worry. If it doesn't work this time, there will be another time..."

The Dongting Dragon Girl comforted her.

If they want to practice the real rain praying technique, they have no choice but to do it in Dongting Dragon Palace. The formula for this spell is not difficult, but what is difficult is to get the Thunder God, Lightning Mother, Deng Tianjun and others in the heaven to express their gratitude and make it rain for this reason.

“Tomorrow comes tomorrow, and there are so many tomorrows.”

"Just because you don't have to pray for rain doesn't mean there are no other ways."

Bai Gui smiled and said without caring.

"What method?"

The strange way of the Dragon Girl in Dongting.

This rainy thing is a secret and cannot be known to others. So now Bai Gui notifies the court to store water, which is equivalent to violating the laws of heaven. Let alone meritorious deeds, it is not bad if he is not punished.