289. You Are Destined to Be the Seed of Immortality (Please Order the Whole Thing)

"Normal shit!"

"That's right! As a Jinshi this year, I am both civil and military. It would be strange if Li Dan didn't value me. Although it was a custom to choose a son-in-law under the list, it is still the same now..."

Seeing this scene, no matter how stupid Bai Gui was, he knew what Li Dan, the Emperor Ruizong of Tang, was thinking. Google search reading

No Jinshi who can pass the Jinshi exam is ugly. Ugly scholars such as Zhong Kui, Wen Tingyun, and Huang Chao have long been screened out and cannot pass the Jinshi exam.

And those who can become the top scholar have not only literary talent, but also appearance talent.

As the saying goes, the wedding night and the time of passing the list are the two major happy events in life. If pushed to the extreme, it is the top scholar and the son-in-law. And throughout the dynasties, there are many top scholars, but the only top scholar who actually married a princess is Zheng Hao in the Tang Dynasty.

Zheng Hao was the top scholar in the third year of Huichang in the Tang Dynasty, and he had already been engaged to Miss Lu. But Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty fell in love with the number one scholar and wanted to marry the princess to him, so he asked Prime Minister Bai Minzhong to persuade Zheng Hao to marry Princess Wanshou and be appointed as the imperial concubine. However, Zheng Hao was not happy after marriage. The princess was spoiled and could not be beaten or scolded, so Zheng Hao took out his resentment on Prime Minister Bai Minzhong, reporting to the emperor all day long and impeaching Prime Minister Bai Minzhong. Bai Minzhong almost died in Zheng Hao's hands.

"Bai Meihe, Bai Meihe, you and Bai Xiuzhu are already married..."

"Although there is a word "Mei" in your name, being Chen Shimei will be cursed by thousands of people..."

Bai Gui struggled in his heart.

Although he wanted to eat Princess Jinxian's soft rice, he never thought of becoming an imperial concubine.

These two are different.

"Brother Bai Dao, it was Jin Xian who was rude last time. Jin Xian underestimated Brother Bai Dao."

"I'm going to apologize to Brother Bai Dao."

Princess Jin Xian blushed. She approached the palace lanterns in the hall. Her face was covered with a layer of light from the lanterns. Her white hands reached out from her sleeves and held the exquisite jade cup. The wine was filled with yellowish liquid. She took a sip and said.

Through the purple gauze covering the Taoist robe, you can see her fair and beautiful neck moving slightly.

Swallowed it.

"Princess, why do you do this?"

Bai Gui saw this scene, sighed lightly, and also held the wine cup and drank it all.

He would have to drink three hundred cups at a time.

The brewing technology of the Tang Dynasty was not up to standard. Drinking wine was similar to drinking rice wine in later generations. The alcohol content was not high and it was not easy to get drunk.

"Brother Bai Dao?"

"Top Scholar, you obviously haven't received the certificate to practice Taoism, but there is no certificate from the Ministry of Cultivation in the Ministry of Shangshu?"

Princess Yuzhen was a little surprised when she heard Princess Jinxian address Bai Gui.

Cibu Die, that is, the certificate of ordination.

In the Tang Dynasty, the Ministry of Cultivation in the Ministry of Shangshu managed monks and nuns. The Ministry of Cultivation issued identity certificates to monks and Taoists, commonly known as certificates, also called certificates from the Ministry of Cultivation.

It's just that it's not easy to get a certificate of ordination. You need to go through a certain assessment and be familiar with the scriptures before you can get a certificate of ordination. Princess Yuzhen would not think that a new champion could not pass the assessment of the Ministry of Cultivation, and it was not difficult for a champion to get a certificate from the Ministry of Cultivation.

Similarly, if Bai Gui was a Taoist priest with a certificate from the Ministry of Cultivation, and he passed the Jinshi exam and won the top prize, the news would have spread throughout Chang'an long ago, and it would not be known until now.

"Gui fell seriously ill a few years ago and lived in Youxian Temple outside Chang'an..."

"Although I haven't received the certificate, I have listened to Master Chen's teachings for many years and consider myself a Taoist. Of course, Princess Yuzhen, you can also call me Bai Jushi..."

Bai Gui smiled and explained casually.

In the first few days after he came to Chang'an, he was always dressed as a Taoist priest, but after all, he was not a real Taoist priest with a certificate of ordination, and he still needed to take the imperial examination, so he changed into ordinary clothes later. Princess Yuzhen had only seen him a few times, so it was normal that she didn't know his previous identity.

In ancient times, if the children of wealthy families were sick, they would often live in temples or Taoist temples in the hope of being blessed by gods and Buddhas.

A very common phenomenon.

As for Princess Yuzhen and Princess Jinxian, the two princesses have been ordained and are real female crowns.

It is more appropriate to call him Bai Jushi.

"Forget it, I'll call you Brother Bai Dao like my sister."

Princess Yuzhen suddenly realized and replied.

Princess Jinxian and Princess Yuzhen are only one year apart, the former is the elder sister and the latter is the younger sister. (I wrote the wrong order of the two earlier)

"That's fine!"

"I plan to visit Haotian Temple in a few days, hoping that Master Hou can accept me as a disciple and teach me how to practice Taoism."

"If that doesn't work, I will go to other Taoist temples..."

"It's the same whether you call me early or late."

Bai Gui's heart moved, and he said it casually, sighing.

Everyone in Youxian Temple, whether it was Master Chen or Taoist Changji, knew that he wanted to worship under Master Hou of Zongsheng Temple. Zongsheng Temple is Louguan Dao, built in Zhongnan Mountain, while Haotian Temple is in Baoningfang, Chang'an, which was the old residence of Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty. If these royal children wanted to pray for blessings, they would often go here.

Master Hou of Zongsheng Temple is the current head of Louguan Dao and the master of Haotian Temple.

Taoist Master Hou's name is Hou Shaowei, and he is a disciple of Yin Wencao, the former head of Louguan Dao. After Yin Wencao passed away, Zongsheng Temple and Haotian Temple were managed by Hou Shaowei.

"Master Hou?"

"You will go with me when the time comes. We are still somewhat close friends."

"You are the new champion, Master Hou will definitely accept you as his disciple..."

When Princess Jinxian heard the "slightly uneasy" in Bai Gui's tone, she immediately remembered her guilt towards Bai Gui, and there was a lot of admiration in it, so after Bai Gui finished speaking, she immediately replied.

Of course...she didn't agree completely randomly.

It was a good thing that Master Hou accepted a disciple, and he was indispensable. Moreover, it was a good thing that both civil and military scholars were willing to become his disciples. If she didn't believe it, Master Hou could still refuse.

"Then I have to thank Princess Jinxian for this."

Bai Gui looked "surprised" for a while, as if he didn't expect Princess Jinxian to say such a thing, but after being stunned for a while, he immediately thanked Princess Jinxian for her kindness.

He moved the stool closer to Princess Jinxian.

The two "resolved their old feud" and talked happily.

…

Bai Gui was in no hurry to go to Haotian Temple.

He is preparing for the civil service examination.

Because the test is held in spring, it is also called Spring Pass. Candidates who passed the Jinshi and Mingjing subjects must complete the Spring Pass assessment before they can be awarded official positions.

For example, Han Yu, although he passed the Jinshi examination, he failed to pass the Spring Pass exam three times, so he had no choice but to work as an aide to the governor.

The Tianguan of the Ministry of Personnel is Song Jing, an old acquaintance.

The official examination is not like the Jinshi examination, which tests policy theory, poetry, and the like, but tests body, speech, writing, and judgment.

These contents of the assessment are not difficult for Bai Gui, a great historian.

Every assessment was successfully passed.

He was selected as the school secretary by Song Jing, the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

"College Secretary?"

Bai Gui received the official seal and official uniform and was surprised.

"What? You're not satisfied?"

"I also have county captains from Chang'an County and Wannian County who are temporarily vacant. You can go there..."

Song Jing glanced at Bai Gui with squinted eyes, stroked her long beard, and said with a smile.

"School Secretary is a noble position, so you can be selected here."

"It's Song Xiang's appreciation from the lower officials..."

"I am very satisfied."

Bai Gui thanked him.

The school secretary is a ninth-grade official, and his official rank ranges from the lower grade of the ninth grade to the upper grade of the ninth grade. The department that works is in the Secretariat. The original meaning of the province is the palace. The Secretariat is the ancient collection of books and libraries, which is responsible for the management of all the country's books.

As for the Collector of the Secretariat Department, his usual job is to "collate the classics and correct errors."

In layman's terms, it means editing and proofreading books and participating in the compilation of history books.

Also commonly known as "Librarian"!

As for the county captain of Chang'an County or Wannian County, the minimum official position is the seventh rank. After all, Chang'an City is divided into Wannian County and Chang'an County with Zhuque Street as the axis, which is equivalent to the county magistrate of the capital. This official rank cannot be low. Where to go.

But the county lieutenants and county magistrates of the two counties cannot compare with the school secretary!

Not even close!

If you want to be a secretary man, you must be from a professional background and have a good reputation. But having a good reputation is not enough. You must also be excellent in character and academics, and do well in the customs examination before you have the opportunity to hold this official position.

"In response to the Kaiyuan rites and scholars who have been admitted to the imperial examination, according to the old rules, talents are judged and awarded officials based on their rank... From now on, those who are slightly higher in rank and are excellent in literature will be asked to check and correct..." ——"Tang Huiyao"

At this time, there was a person who was serving as the school secretary. In the early years of Jinglong, he passed the Jinshi examination, that is, three or four years ago, and became Tanhualang. Tanhualang must be a handsome boy to serve. Later, after the official examination, he became School clerk.

This person is the youngest among the Kaiyuan prime ministers, Zhang Jiuling!

After Bai Juyi passed the Jinshi examination in the first year of Yuanhe, he also went to the secretary province and took the post of school secretary.

Being able to become a school secretary is almost equivalent to entering the Hanlin Academy during the Ming Dynasty and having the qualifications to become a cabinet minister or a prime minister.

"Since you are satisfied, you can take up a post in the Secretary's Department in seven days."

"By the way, this is your salary..."

Song Jing nodded and chuckled.

He admired Bai Guiting, not only in literature, but also in martial arts. If it were just Wen, the Tang Dynasty would not be short of top picks like Bai Gui, but with Wu's blessing, he would be a rare talent.

As he spoke, he placed a small amount of money on the wooden case where Bai Gui held the official uniform and official seal.

"Thank you, Prime Minister Song."

The corner of Bai Gui's mouth twitched slightly, and he saluted and thanked him.

The school secretary is a ninth-grade sesame official, and he has a leisure position. His salary is only fifty-two shi of grain per year, and if the monthly salary is converted into copper coins, the monthly salary he receives is less than two guan.

Although the national power of the Tang Dynasty was declining at this time, the price of rice in Chang'an was not very expensive, fluctuating around a hundred yuan per dou.

Money has always had a strong purchasing power.

This month has already reached the middle of the month, so it is appropriate to give him a small amount of money.

Come out of the official department.

Bai Gui rode his horse through the city streets and suddenly arrived at Jinxian Temple.

Soon, a disciple would lead the horse for him and lead it to the stable, as if he was used to it.

Living in Chang'an is not easy!

So after the dinner at Linde Hall, he temporarily stayed at Jinxian Temple.

Jinxian Temple is said to be a Taoist temple, but in fact it is built according to the specifications of a princess mansion, with many rooms and a large scale. So there is no shortage of him in this room. He was Princess Jinxian’s retainer from the beginning, but as a retainer, he was a bit powerful, so he didn’t look like a retainer...

As a retainer, it is reasonable and reasonable to stay in the homes of powerful people.

Not long after he walked in, he met Princess Jinxian who was about to leave.

"Brother Bai Dao, have you passed the official examination?"

Princess Jinxian asked when she saw the official seal tied to Bai Gui's belt and the official uniform in his hand.

"Yes, Prime Minister Song selected me as the school secretary."

"This is all thanks to His Highness the Crown Prince's kind words to me..."

Bai Gui replied.

What is meant by flattering powerful people? To say it directly face to face is too vulgar. But when he said this to Princess Jinxian, and when Princess Jinxian said it to Li Longji, she would immediately be in the emperor's heart.

Unknowingly and imperceptibly.

Song Jing is Li Longji's person, so there is nothing wrong with him thanking Li Longji directly.

"Then I will also call you Secretary Bai from now on."

Immediately, another white-haired old Taoist walked out of the Chaoshou Gallery and said with a smile.

The Secretary Department has three secretaries, starting from the sixth rank.

You can also call her Bai Xiaoshu directly, but...folks often call the famous actresses of the Jiaofang Division female school secretaries, so calling Bai Xiaoshu seems a bit unruly, so most of the time, the word "secretary" is added to the name.

First, the secretary is the Provincial Secretary, and there is nothing wrong with calling the secretary. The second is that the Secretary manages the position of the Provincial Secretary, just like calling the principal and deputy positions. It always makes people happy to call the principal.

"Don't dare, don't dare."

"Taoist Master Shi... let me call you Taoist Fellow Bai."

Bai Gui hesitated for a moment and replied.

Regardless of whether he is Secretary Bai or Principal Bai, when he calls him, he always feels like others are taking advantage of him.

"That's right, Brother Bai Dao has been selected for the post of secretary."

"But he hasn't officially taken office yet."

"Historian, let's still call Brother Bai Dao as Fellow Daoist Bai."

Princess Jinxian thought helpfully.

"Since the princess has spoken, I will continue to call Fellow Daoist Bai as Fellow Daoist Bai."

"It's just a pity. I thought Taoist Bai would take up a post at Honglu Temple. I have been waiting for it for a long time..."

Shi Chongxuan narrowed his eyes and said.

He is Hongluqing, and Hongluqing is the chief official of Honglu Temple.

"I disappoint Mr. Shi."

Bai Gui smelled the smell of gunpowder from Shi Chongxuan's tone.

Shi Chongxuan was Princess Taiping's original disciple. With his ability, he would never be able to reach the position of Minister of Honglu Temple. This was a third-rank official. It can only be said that Shi Chongxuan had enjoyed Princess Taiping's soft rice.

"It seems that Princess Taiping and Li Longji have another battle over the appointment of the new Jinshi."

"Princess Taiping failed this time."

He secretly thought.

"You see that the princess is in a hurry..."

"I wonder where the princess plans to go?"

Bai Gui took the opportunity to ask and changed the subject.

"It's nothing important. It's just that Chen Guogong's wife invited me to enjoy the flowers together."

"Now that you have passed the official examination, it would be better to choose a different day... I will take you to the Zongsheng Temple to meet the master of the temple."

"Why don't you go together, Master Shi?"

Princess Jinxian thought for a while and said.

"Since the princess is interested, Pindao is willing to accompany her."

Shi Chongxuan bowed his head.

Bai Gui also has everything he can do, so he happily goes with him.

The importance of the official examination for new scholars is self-evident. Although he is inclined to immediately practice Taoism in his heart, in the eyes of outsiders, this is tantamount to grasping the small and exaggerating, and losing the watermelon.

So there was a slight delay.

Now he is considered successful and is an official, even though he is a ninth-grade official. But going to Zongsheng Temple at this time will undoubtedly give you a lot of confidence.

Although he was originally the top pick in both rankings, he was only a reserve official.

Taoist priests, Taoist priests, one Taoist priest and one Taoist priest, both are indispensable.

Haotian Temple is in Baoningfang.

It was not far from Shengyefang. The group arrived on horseback and in sedan chairs in a short time.

"Pindao pays homage to Princess Jinxian."

At the entrance of Zongshengguan, a middle-aged Taoist man held a fly whisk and saluted.

He learned that Princess Jinxian went to Haotian Temple to pay her respects. Although she had a high status and was a royal priest, the princess was still a princess after all and was of the first rank. As a rule, he had to greet her at the door.

"Pindao has met Master Hou."

"Pindao, please wait for the temple master."

"I'll see you, the official, waiting for the master."

Princess Jinxian, Shi Chongxuan and Bai Gui met respectively.

Although Hou Shaowei did not hold an official position like Shi Chongxuan, he was a third-grade casual official with the title of Dr. Yin Qingguanglu. Although it was only a false position, it was six grades higher than his school secretary.

"Please invite Master Dongxuan, Taoist Fellow Shi, and this..."

Hou Shaowei nodded, his eyes fell on Bai Gui, and he hesitated for a while.

I don’t know who Bai Gui is.

Although Master Chen of Youxian Temple had recommended Bai Gui, he had many things to do and would not accept a disciple easily. He only said that he would inspect it for a while first and did not take time to see the little Taoist boy of Youxian Temple... So now when he saw Bai Gui At first glance, Gui's appearance seemed unfamiliar.

"Xiaguan once lived in Youxian Temple and was a Taoist boy of Youxian Temple. His surname is Bai Minggui. He has always admired Master Hou..."

"This time I come to be a disciple, and I hope the temple master will agree."

When Bai Gui saw Hou Shaowei's expression, he knew that he had made the right move.

How can ordinary people have the opportunity to meet the master of Lou Guan Tao like Hou Shaowei? The master of Lou Guan Dao can only accept you as his disciple on a whim. If there is no chance, ordinary people will never be able to accept you as their disciple. .

The initiative is not in one's own hands, and it is impossible to accept whoever you want as your teacher.

But..., if you have an identity.

That's not a problem!

At this moment, he could face Hou Shaowei, the head of Louguandao, and even brought Princess Jinxian to meet him.

Fate cannot be bumped into, you have to grasp it yourself.

One is fate, two is luck, three is feng shui, the four are accumulation of yin virtue and five is reading.

Change your destiny first, then seek opportunities!

Otherwise, there is no destiny!

"Apprenticeship?"

Hou Shaowei was stunned for a moment, looked at Bai Gui carefully, and suddenly had an impression.

Last year, he heard Master Chen from Youxian Temple recommend Bai Gui. However, although he heard Master Chen praise Bai Gui, he was not ordinary, so he would not easily accept him as a disciple. So he planned to visit him again in a few years. If the boy was still strong-willed, he would make an exception and accept him as a disciple.

But...unexpectedly, the boy actually met him in person and asked him to accept him as a disciple.

This was beyond his expectations!

In the past thousands of years, such a thing has never happened.

"Master Hou, Brother Bai Dao is the new champion this year, and ranked first in the martial arts. He was just selected as the proofreader of the Secretariat in the Ministry of Personnel."

"You can see his talent!"

"If Master Hou is willing to accept Brother Bai Dao as a disciple, I am willing to donate three imperial farms and three thousand gold to Haotian Temple."

Princess Jinxian opened her red lips and begged.

Her three thousand gold was not the ten thousand gold that Li Dan rewarded Bai Gui, but the real three thousand taels of gold.

"What?"

"The first place in the imperial examination? The first place in the military examination? Just selected as a proofreader?"

Hou Shaowei was stunned for a moment, and looked at Bai Gui with some surprise. To be able to achieve this level is indeed enough to prove his talent, and with this qualification, he will have countless wealth and honor in the future. It is really not easy for him to come to worship him as a teacher and plan to practice Taoism.

"Your Taoism heart is very strong!"

"It can be seen that you are devoted to Taoism..."

"But I have to see your blessing first to see if you have the opportunity to practice Taoism."

"Otherwise, if I miss your bright future, it will be my fault..."

Hou Shaowei suppressed his excitement. The first place in both civil and military examinations could choose to worship under him. Even if he practiced Taoism and was calm, he could not help but be affected.

Similarly, Bai Gui threatened to worship under his name a few years ago.

Now that he has achieved success and fame, he still does not change his original intention. Even if he has a heart of stone, he is moved by this.

It's just that he is a man of Taoism and cannot agree to this rashly.

Practicing Taoism requires fate.

Although being able to become the top scholar means that he is the descendant of Wenquxing, which is definitely enough for practicing Taoism, but in case, he is a dead seed that cannot enter Taoism, and after accepting him as a disciple, it is inevitable that there will be many more troubles.

When Taoists accept disciples, disciples are like their own sons.

They will not accept them casually.

"You have a deep fate..."

"You are a true immortal seed destined to become an immortal..."

Hou Shaowei took a closer look and was surprised, and couldn't help but say.