The Multiverse Starting from White Deer Plain

"It's normal!"

"That's right! As a Jinshi Jinshi, I am allowed to be civilized and military. It would be strange if Li Dan didn't value me. Although catching a son-in-law under the ranking was a custom in the Song Dynasty, it is also the same now..."

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

None of the Jinshi who can get into the Jinshi section is ugly. Ugly scholars such as Zhong Kui, Wen Tingyun, and Huang Chao have been screened out long ago and are unlikely to get into the Jinshi section.

And those who can become the number one scholar not only have literary talent, but also have artistic talent.

As the saying goes, the night of flowers and candles in the bridal chamber and the inscription on the gold medal are the two most happy events in life. If taken to the extreme, it will be the number one prince-in-law. There were many number one scholars in various dynasties, but the only number one scholar in the Tang Dynasty who actually married a princess was Zheng Hao, the number one scholar in the Tang Dynasty.

Zheng Hao was the number one scholar in Tang Huichang for three years, and he had already made a marriage arrangement with Miss Lu. But Tang Xuanzong fell in love with the number one scholar and wanted to betroth the princess to him, so he asked Prime Minister Bai Minzhong to persuade Zheng Hao to marry Princess Wanshou and worship him as the Prince Consort. However, Zheng Hao was not happy after his marriage. The princess was too pampered and spoiled. He could not be beaten or scolded, so Zheng Hao took out his grievances on Prime Minister Bai Minzhong and reported to the emperor all day long to impeach Prime Minister Bai Minzhong. Bai Minzhong almost died at the hands of Zheng Hao.

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

"Although you have the word "beautiful" in your words, when you become Chen Shimei, you will be reviled by thousands of people..."

Bai Gui struggled internally.

Although he wanted to eat Princess Jinxian's soft rice, he never thought of becoming the Prince Consort.

The two are different.

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

"This side... I apologize to Brother Bai Dao."

Princess Jinxian's face was red. She approached the palace lantern standing in the palace, and cast a layer of light on her face. She stretched out her bare hands from her sleeves and held the exquisite jade cup. The wine was filled with yellowish wine. She sipped her lips lightly. He took a sip and said.

Through the purple tulle covering her robe, you can see her fair and beautiful neck twitching slightly.

Swallowed.

"Princess, why bother?"

When Bai Gui saw this scene, he sighed softly and drank the wine in one gulp.

You will have to drink three hundred cups at a time.

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

"Brother Bai Dao?"

"Master Zhuangyuan, you clearly have not received a rite of passage to practice Taoism, but there is no ultimatum for you in the Shangshu Province?"

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

The dish in the temple is the ultimatum.

In the Tang Dynasty, the management of monks and nuns was managed by the Ancestral Temple Department of Shangshu Province, which issued identification certificates to monks and Taoists, commonly known as ultimatums, also called ancestral ultimatums.

It's just that it's not easy to get the ultimatum. You need to go through a certain assessment and become familiar with the scriptures before you can get the ultimatum. Princess Yuzhen would not think that a new champion could not pass the examination of the ancestral hall. It is not difficult for a top scholar to obtain the ultimatum from the ancestral hall.

Similarly, if Bai Gui was a Taoist priest, a Taoist priest with a ancestral certificate, and obtained the number one scholar through the Jinshi Department, the news would have spread throughout Chang'an long ago, and it would not be known until now.

"You fell seriously ill a few years ago and lived in Youxian Temple on the outskirts of Chang'an..."

"Although I have not been sentenced to death, I have listened to Master Chen of Youxian Temple for many years and consider myself a Taoist. Of course, Princess Yuzhen, you can also call me Bai Jushi..."

Bai Gui smiled and explained smoothly.

In the first few days after he came to Chang'an, he had been dressed as a Taoist priest, but after all, he was not a real Taoist priest and still needed to take the scientific examination, so he later changed to regular clothes. Princess Yuzhen had only seen him a few times and didn't know that his previous identity was normal.

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

A very common phenomenon.

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

It would be more appropriate to call him layman Bai.

"Forget it, I'll just call you Brother Bai Dao like my elder 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 order of the two people in the wrong order before)

"also may!"

"I plan to go to Haotian to observe Taoism in a few days. I hope that Master Hou can accept me as a disciple and teach me how to practice Taoism."

"If that fails, I will go to another Taoist temple..."

"It doesn't matter if you call early or late."

Bai Gui's heart moved, and he sighed softly as if he said it casually.

Everyone in Youxian Temple, including Master Chen and Taoist Priest Changji, knew that he wanted to worship Taoist Master Hou of Zongshenguan Temple. The Zongsheng Temple, also known as the Louguan Taoist Temple, was built in Zhongnan Mountain, while the Haotian Temple was located in Baoningfang, Chang'an. It was once the former residence of Li Zhi, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty. This is where the royal family often went if they wanted to pray for blessings.

Taoist priest Hou of Zongshengguan is now the head of Louguan Taoism and also the leader of Haotian Temple.

Taoist priest Hou's name is Hou Shaowei, and he is a disciple of Yin Wenchao, the master of Qianlou Guan Taoism. After Yin Wenchao passed away, Hou Shaowei took charge of Zongshengguan and Haotianguan.

"Waiting for the Guanzhu?"

"You will come with me then. Guanzhu Hou and I still have some friendship."

"You are the top scholar in the new science. Master Hou will definitely accept you as his disciple..."

Princess Jinxian heard the "slight uneasiness" in Bai Gui's tone, and she immediately remembered her guilt for Bai Gui. There was also a lot of admiration in it, so she immediately replied after Bai Gui finished speaking.

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 poetry, 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 lowest 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, 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, the old rules are based on the ranking, and the talents are judged and awarded officials... 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, three or four years ago, he passed the Jinshi examination and became Tanhualang. Tanhualang must be a handsome guy to be the official. 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 number one champions 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 from 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, looking like 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 he was a bit powerful as a retainer, 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 Bai Gui wearing the official seal on his belt and holding 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 Daoist 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, Master Shi, come with us?"

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 practice Taoism immediately in his heart, in the eyes of outsiders, this is tantamount to grasping the small and exaggerating, 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. Even though she had a high status and was a royal priest, the princess was still a princess 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, fellow Taoist 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 easily accept a disciple. He only said that he would investigate 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? It can only be the master of Lou Guan Tao who accepts 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 fate!

"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 a lot, his status was not ordinary and he would not easily accept a disciple, so he planned to If we look again in the next year, if this young man is still perseverant, then he will make an exception and accept a disciple.

But...unexpectedly, this young man actually met him in person and begged him to accept him as a disciple.

This was something he didn't expect!

In hundreds of thousands of years, nothing like this has ever happened.

"Master Hou, Brother Bai Dao is the number one scholar in this year's new subject, and ranks first in martial arts. He was just selected as Secretary and Provincial Secretary in the official examination."

"You can see his talent!"

"If Master Hou is willing to accept Brother Bai Dao as his disciple, Pindao is willing to donate three imperial mansions and three thousand gold to Haotian Temple."

Princess Jinxian opened her red lips lightly and begged.

The three thousand gold she received were not the ten thousand gold that Li Dan rewarded Bai Gui, but the real three thousand taels of gold.

"What?"

"Number one in Jinshi? Number one in martial arts? Just selected as the school secretary?"

Hou Shaowei was startled for a moment, and looked a little surprised when he looked at Bai Gui. Being able to achieve this level is indeed enough to prove his talent, and with this qualification, he will be rich and powerful in the future, and he can still come to worship him as his teacher. It is indeed not easy to plan to practice Taoism.

"Your heart is very strong!"

"It can be seen that one is devoted to the Tao..."

"But the poor Taoist must first look at your source of blessing and see if you have the opportunity to practice Taoism."

"Otherwise, it would be my fault if I missed your bright future..."

Hou Shaowei suppressed the excitement in his heart. The top scholar in both civil and military circles could choose to worship under his sect. No matter how he practiced Taoism, he would inevitably be in a calm mood.

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

Now that he is successful and famous, he still does not change his original intention. Even if he has a stone heart, he is still moved by this.

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

Cultivating Taoism pays attention to fate.

Although being able to become the number one scholar means that he is a Wenquxing descended to the earth, and is definitely good enough to practice Taoism, he is afraid that if he is a dead species who cannot enter the Taoism, he will inevitably have a lot of troubles after being accepted as a disciple.

When a Taoist accepts a disciple, the disciple is like a biological son.

We won’t collect them randomly.

"The blessings are profound..."

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

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