Chapter 702: The Governor of Qiwu County and the Sect
Perhaps it was precisely because of the relatively stable geographical location and environment of Qiwu County that Zhao Shoushou was able to get the appointment of the county magistrate with his seventh-level Jindan cultivation.
In some border counties, this situation is completely impossible to happen. Not to mention whether you can get the appointment from the royal family. To say the least, even if you get the appointment, you may not be able to overwhelm the enemies who have been fighting here all year round.
The proud warriors who fight are always recognized for their strength.
However, this has no impact on his plan. A stable environment is a good thing for those who need to practice in seclusion for a long time.
"This trip to the imperial city of the Zhou and Song Dynasties has benefited a lot. Just being a county magistrate is already extremely lucky. In the next hundred years, Zhao's cultivation will definitely be at a stage of rapid improvement." Zhao Shoushou murmured
, a glimmer of excitement and confidence appeared on his face.
After receiving the appointment from the royal family, Zhao Shoushou once entered the royal library once and read some common knowledge about Qiwu County. In addition, he also gained a deeper understanding of the position of the county magistrate.
During the two days he stayed in the imperial city, the Nascent Soul middle-term internal officer who was once responsible for recruiting specially sent his subordinates to deliver a bottle of third-level high-quality pure essence elixir, which could be regarded as a disguised form of wooing.
Zhao Shoushou is open to all treasures that are beneficial to improving his cultivation. As for solicitations from internal officials, he is even more disdainful from the bottom of his heart. Zhou Songguo is just a small step in his cultivation process.
It's just an inconspicuous midway point.
If you are willing to join it now, you are just valuing the practice resources provided. If there is any disagreement in the future, you will definitely get away as soon as possible.
Therefore, facing an internal official who is trying to expand his influence and strive for power, even if his cultivation level is much higher than him in a short period of time, it is a pity that his vision and measurement are far from comparable and not on the same level.
Because of their special backgrounds, these internal officials were destined to serve only within the royal family of the Zhou and Song Dynasties throughout their lives, and were limited to a narrow range.
When the internal official of the mid-stage Nascent Soul extended an olive branch, Zhao Shoushou was just using each other and did not take it to heart at all.
"The person who serves as the magistrate of Qiwu County is a cadre, the adjutant of the imperial family. After your Excellency arrives, you only need to hand over this letter. In the future, you will be responsible for handling the political and military affairs of Qiwu County. The magistrate is only responsible for
It's just for guarding. The kindness of the adjutant and the chief supervisor must not be forgotten." The junior officer who came to see him off gave many warnings and instructions.
However, Zhao Shoushou never thought that the adjutant supervisor would have such strong support. If everything is true, he would be equivalent to a disguised county guard, and he would not have to bear any responsibility at all. There is a monk in the early stage of Nascent Soul behind him to act as a thug.
, which can be regarded as a real win-over.
"Please rest assured, Lieutenant Superintendent, Qiwu County will definitely obey the order." Zhao Shoushou replied affirmatively. As the saying goes, reciprocating a favor, no matter what the internal officer thinks, since the actual situation is favorable, he will not refuse easily.
There is only one word difference between the county magistrate and the county magistrate, but the rights and status of the two sides in the county are completely different. For the monks, the most attractive thing is the management rights of the local treasure house.
Every county city has a treasure house, where all the income of a county city in the past five years is transferred to the imperial city regularly every five years.
During the period before the transfer, the county guard has some leeway to intervene. The total amount cannot be reduced in any way, but he can take the opportunity to exchange for some much-needed treasures.
For example, the above-grade spiritual stones are exchanged for a bottle of third-grade high-grade spiritual elixir or some heavenly materials and earthly treasures. As long as it does not exceed a certain limit, the transfer envoys sent by the Imperial City will not interfere.
Grain Won
Since the adjutant-supervisor promised to jointly handle political and military affairs, the management of the treasure house naturally also belongs to him, not to mention that there is no conflict between his needs and those of the county governor.
One needs a fourth-order spiritual object, and the other needs a third-order high-grade spiritual object. To this extent, they are completely complementary.
Two days later, a ray of light appeared in front of the city of Qiwu County. The powerful aura of the late Golden Elixir was revealed without any concealment, and he was wearing a set of armor refined by the royal family and belonging to the unique defensive magic weapon level of the county magistrate.
"Fellow Taoist, you are a little late. Our family has been waiting for a long time. Please come to the county office as soon as possible to discuss it." Fang Yi appeared, and a sharp voice came into his ears. He was the internal official who was the county guard here.
This internal official was not only a county guard, but also a solid early-stage Nascent Soul monk. He would be his immediate boss for a long time in the future. Facing the absolute disparity in strength, Zhao Shoushou naturally had no choice but to be obedient.
The county government is the core of a county city and the core of controlling the county city's city defense formation. However, from the surface, it is very inconspicuous.
"This is the Sheriff's Mansion? It has only two front and back spans, and a small courtyard with a total of eight rooms?" Entering the simple and quiet courtyard, Zhao Shoushou had a look of disbelief on his face. The only thing he was satisfied with was the relatively strong spiritual power.
Not to mention that compared with some majestic sects that occupy Lingshan and Dachuan, even the residences of some wealthy businessmen among mortals are more magnificent than here.
In the entire county governor's mansion, except for the two foundation-building government officials guarding the entrance, there is usually only one Nascent Soul early-stage governor, so it can be considered a quite quiet place.
As for some auxiliary officials affiliated with the county governor's office, they basically have their own independent offices. Apart from routine reports at the beginning of each month, they do not appear here on weekdays. For example, county lieutenants and other military attachés are stationed in military camps for a long time.
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Because the Sheriff's Mansion is the control core of the county's formation, except for the two monks, the Sheriff and the Sheriff, no one else has the authority to enter and exit freely.
"My subordinates have met the county governor. This is a letter brought by the adjutant chief supervisor, please have it read by the county governor." In a small living room, Zhao Shoushou finally saw the fair-faced and beardless county governor.
"You're welcome, little friend. My adoptive father has specially sent someone to convey the message. In the future, all the political and military affairs here will be entrusted to us. Our family will only be responsible for sitting in the county magistrate's mansion. Of course, if we encounter some indifferent Nascent Soul monks, our family will
He will definitely take action, little friend, just feel free to act." After some pleasantries, the county governor handed over his authority simply and neatly.
A quarter of an hour later, looking at the chamberlain who was running away as relaxed as if he had dropped a heavy burden, a black line appeared on Zhao Shoushou's forehead.
Of course, as a qualified handover person, the county guard who was a chamberlain also left behind a jade slip, which recorded some of the stronger sects and families in the local area.
The situation here is basically the same as that of Songjun in the past. There are several families in the county, the sects occupy different positions, and there is also a clan occupying each county.
On the surface, it seems that this huge country is composed of such sects. This is what Zhao Shoushou thought before. In fact, it is not the case and it is far from the truth. It is the small and inconspicuous county governor's house that really controls the actual control of a place.