Pawn Crossing the River

On the way to the destination, Qi Xuansu felt somewhat emotional.

They are both fourth-grade Taoist priests. Yao Pei captured Taoist priests on Difei Mountain, Zhang Yuelu captured cult demons in various places, and he captured the bustard in the Imperial City. The gap is indeed a bit big. It is conceivable that if there is no accident, the gap will be even wider in the future. Come bigger. However, Qi Xuansu is not completely without opportunities. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that something big may happen in the Imperial Capital. This is his opportunity. As long as he can seize this opportunity, he may be able to reach a higher level.

It is true that Dao Sect has a suspension system, but Dao Sect has already considered this. For some special circumstances, there is also a temporary grade, or job grade.

The so-called job grade is not the actual grade. To use a simple analogy, someone is awarded the second-grade deputy palace master, which means that only when he is the deputy palace master, he is regarded as a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest. Once he leaves the job, he will no longer have this rank and return to the original Taoist priest. grade. But the real second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests, regardless of whether they have relevant positions or not, are still second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests. Even if they are demoted to the chief minister, they are still second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests.

Another point is that it is always relatively easy to promote and demote positions. If there are sufficient reasons, the deputy palace master and deputy hall master can be assigned to the deacon level. The real person can be assigned to the level of deputy palace master, deputy hall master, and assistant manager. The grand master or the rotating master can be assigned to the level of master, master, or palace master.

The promotion and fall of grades is very serious. The third-grade Youyi Taoist priests were previously under the jurisdiction of Ziweitang. The real people and above must pass the review of Jinque. To use a simple analogy, Zhang Yuelu can promote Qi Xuansu to deacon, but she cannot promote him from a seventh-grade Taoist priest to a sixth-grade Taoist priest. All she can do is repay Qi Xuansu's merits.

That's the difference.

Temporary grades are generally used in wartime. As the saying goes, heroes emerge in troubled times, and a large number of outstanding young people will emerge to rise to high positions. However, the suspension of years system will seriously hinder their promotion. It is already very unsightly for a fourth-grade wine-sacrifice Taoist priest to be the deputy palace master. Well, it would be even more ugly if a fourth-grade wine-offering Taoist priest directly became the second-ranked, chief, or even the head of a house. The subordinates would be of a higher rank than their superiors. This would undoubtedly cause confusion and cause many problems for the superiors to command their subordinates. unnecessary trouble.

Therefore, the job ranking system came into being, which would not be granted normally. Even Zhang Yuelu was not awarded the position of third-grade deputy palace master. Instead, he served as deputy palace master with the rank of fourth-rank wine-sacrifice Taoist priest.

If the Taoist sect breaks into chaos and begins to break the practice of using job grades, and Qi Xuansu makes great achievements, then Donghua Zhenren, who controls Ziweitang, can completely grant Qi Xuansu a job grade, that is, Qi Xuansu himself will still be a fourth-grade Taoist priest and enjoy the fourth-grade sacrifice. The treatment of a wine Taoist priest is that he is also a third-grade deputy palace master or a third-grade deputy hall master. As long as he is still in his position, he is a third-grade Youyi Taoist priest, which facilitates him to exercise the power of deputy palace master and to overwhelm his subordinates in terms of rank.

When the years and seniority are sufficient, the official rank will be granted. Then there is the meritorious service. Generally, the higher the position, the easier it is to perform meritorious service. Take Qi Xuansu as an example. If he can solve a major case of fraud in the name of Wanxiang Taoist Palace, Shi Bingyun, as his immediate superior, will naturally receive credit for his good leadership and advance to a higher position in advance, which will also greatly benefit his future. future.

However, as Qi Xuansu himself said, the meal must be eaten one bite at a time, and the road must be walked step by step. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, so let’s start by sweeping away the ashes in front of you.

In the blink of an eye, the "ajar" business was in sight. Qi Xuansu waved his hand: "Don't let anyone go."

The spiritual officials acted quickly and quickly surrounded the place.

Zhou Lingguan took the lead and broke in through the door, while Qi Xuansu walked quietly at the end.

It is true that Qi Xuansu has never eaten pork, but has seen pigs running away. It is true that this is the first time for Qi Xuansu to be the real person in power. However, he has come into contact with many high-quality Taoist priests, and he has a rough idea of ​​what a superior person should be like. He just needs to imitate him.

In the past, "ajar door" referred to the lowest-class brothel. After going there, there was no need to sit around and listen to music, just do that. Today's "ajar door" refers to a brothel without books. In fact, the standard is not low. For example, the green lower part of Qi Xuan's house is not inferior to the Chunfeng Tower. Not to mention the decoration inside, just You can already see it from the cornices, lanterns, gatehouses, screen walls, and glass windows outside. The yard is very large, and the ground is paved with neat blue bricks. Since it is already autumn, there are various kinds of chrysanthemums placed, and there is a pot every few steps. Not to mention the bright lights inside the building, even the courtyard is also brightly lit.

However, Qi Xuansu was someone who had been to Zi Mansion and had seen the big world, so he didn't get blinded. He just glanced at it casually with an indifferent attitude.

At this time, the people in the yard had been alarmed. Several disheveled prostitutes tried to escape, but were restrained by the guarding spiritual officials. They squatted on the ground holding their heads. In addition, you can see the windows on the second and third floors when you look up. Many women are looking out. Their hair is messy and they look panicked. They are still half-clothed. Their snow-white skin is looming, and some sensitive parts are indescribable. In fact, It's dazzling.

As soon as Qi Xuansu entered the door, he smelled a strong smell of powder. It didn't make him dizzy, but it was also pungent. There was no need to give orders, a spiritual officer had already brought a chair for Qi Xuansu and placed it behind him.

Qi Xuansu lamented the benefits of power several times. He did not pretend to be polite and declined, and sat down leisurely.

After a while, the local bustard, "surrounded" by two spiritual officials, came to Qi Xuansu. She was still calm and took the initiative to say a blessing to Qi Xuansu: "Greetings to the Master."

People who work in this business have very sharp eyesight and rich experience. It is not necessary for Qi Xuansu to register his own number. He can guess Qi Xuansu's general status just from the attitude of the surrounding spiritual officials towards Qi Xuansu.

As for why you call yourself a mage, there are also considerations. If Qi Xuansu is just a fifth-grade Taoist priest, calling him a mage will not offend anyone, but it will mean flattery, just like ordinary people will call a general when they see any officer in black. The core concept is that there is more etiquette. People are not strange. The reason why we don’t call him Gao Gong is based on common sense. How could Master Gao Gong come to such a place in person?

Therefore, there is an old saying that it is difficult to grow up without poverty, and it is naive without blows. There are many high-quality Taoist priests who have spent their entire lives in their studies, but their conduct in life is far inferior to these low-level people. However, the big figures in Taoism highly praise this kind of "old innocence" and call it the heart of a child. Therefore, the large number of Taoist priests in Huayuan is not a problem of the Huayuan Taoist priests themselves, but a problem caused by the deliberate guidance of someone above.

Qi Xuansu said: "I am Qi Xuansu, the newly appointed Taoist priest of the Imperial Capital Taoist Palace. I have been ordered by the second deputy palace master to rectify the atmosphere of the Imperial Capital. You should understand what it means specifically. I will not talk nonsense and let your people get dressed. Everyone come to the courtyard, otherwise it would be rude to invite my people one by one."

The old bustard was the most tactful, and no matter how supportive he was, he did not dare to confront her head on. He hurriedly said: "Master, please sit down for a moment. I will call them right now." After saying that, the two spiritual officials beside him showed no intention to stop them. , then he said a long blessing, hurriedly stepped back a few steps, called a few confidants and asked them to call the girls quickly.

Another very respectable woman presented Qi Xuansu with this year's Mingqian Maojian.

Qi Xuansu didn't even look at it. The spiritual officer standing next to him stretched out his hand to stop him.

The woman smiled: "It's just a cup of tea, the way to treat guests."

Lingguan said expressionlessly: "It's against the rules."

The woman showed just the right amount of admiration, as if she was seeing Master Qingtian.

It's a pity that the charming look was given to a blind man. From the beginning to the end, Qi Xuansu didn't take a second look.

After a while, the Yingying and Yanyans got dressed and came from the building to the courtyard one after another, which was very lively.

In fact, they are not very afraid of investigation, because operating without a license is not a capital crime. At most, they will work hard for a period of time, and then when the limelight is over, they can go back to their old business. As for why these women don't have books, the key is that the application also costs money. Of course, a business with a book is not as good as a business without a book.

Naturally, the women also saw Qi Xuansu, the only one who could sit in the room. Normally, they would have taken a few more glances and displayed their charming and charming skills. However, at this time, Qi Xuansu was surrounded by spiritual officials in black armor. There was a cold and murderous aura that made them lower their heads one after another, not daring to look directly at him.

Zhou Lingguan came to Qi Xuansu with his sword on his waist. He also held two thick books in his hand, one was an account book and the other was a roster.

Qi Xuansu ordered: "Roll the names according to the roster."

Zhou Lingguan responded: "Yes."

After less than half an hour, the roll call was completed, no more than one person, no less than one person.

Qi Xuansu did not panic and asked again: "Have you found the darkroom or dungeon?"

That day in Jinling Mansion, he accidentally entered the dungeon of a hotel.

Soon, a spiritual official came to report and discovered a very secret entrance to the dungeon.

After all, these brothels are not secret associations that have been battling with the Taoist sect for many years. How can they hide some tricks from the Taoist sect's spiritual officials?

Hearing this, the already worried Madam was suddenly struck by thunder, her face lost all color and she almost collapsed to the ground.

Qi Xuansu said: "Go and check carefully."

Some spiritual officials came to support him.

He himself is a heavenly being, and even Zhao Fuan is no match for him. How can he need human protection? Could it be that the Yingying Yanyan in this courtyard can still eat him?

In fact, these women are very sensible and know that something big has happened. Those women who sell themselves are okay, and they are quite interested in watching the excitement. After all, they are often exploited by brothels, and the management and others involved are already confused.

About a stick of incense later, headed by Zhou Lingguan, he brought out another group of women. Strictly speaking, they were all half-grown girls. Compared with the prostitutes who had already acquired a romantic and charming look, these little girls came out. is still confused.

Qi Xuansu said calmly: "If you run a business without a book, and you kidnap women and force them into prostitution, it's an additional crime."

The madam couldn't bear the pressure and knelt down directly: "Master, I'm wronged, I'm wronged, how could the slave family kidnap women? These, these are all bought."

Qi Xuansu finally smiled and leaned forward slightly: "Where did you buy it from?"