Heavenly Dao Formula

Early the next morning, Xia Fan was awakened by a knock on the door.

Wouldn't someone be fooled by the master to find him to solve the supernatural problem?

After a long journey and being busy until midnight yesterday, he just wanted to sleep in.

"Which one?"

Through the door panel, Xia Fan rubbed his eyes and asked.

"Excuse me, is this Mr. Xia? I'm an errand in the county government. I'm here to send a message to Mr. Xia."

Fenghua county government servant?

His heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously glanced at the back room. Could it be that the fox demon was exposed? But soon he vetoed this guess. If a demon was really involved, the person who knocked on the door would definitely be an alchemist from the Privy Council, so the county government would not go into this troubled water.

Even so, Xia Fan still opened the door ajar and blocked the door with his body. "What message?"

The visitor wore a black scarf on his head, a navy blue slit gown, and a red belt around his waist. Judging from his attire, he was indeed an official. He cupped his hands and made a bow, "Congratulations, Mr. Xia, for passing the examination. Your letter of appointment and dismissal has been sent to the county government. Please follow me so that the county magistrate can hand over the document to you in person."

So fast? Didn't it mean that it would take half a month?

Xia Fan couldn't help being a little surprised. When did Qiguo's logistics system become so efficient? The results of the bachelor's examination should be sent to the Gyeonggi Privy Council first, and then the appointment and dismissal orders will be distributed to the local Privy Council after distribution according to the results. Being able to arrive at Fenghua County at the same time as him, it is not an exaggeration to describe it as a godsend.

"Hold on."

After returning to the room, Xia Fan explained to the fox demon, and then followed him to the county government office.

"By the way, what's the name?"

"Just call me Li Xing."

"How do you know that I live in this inn?" Xia Fan asked casually.

"Hahaha, Mr. Xia didn't know something. The adult who sent the appointment and dismissal order emphasized that the document must be handed over to the examiner as soon as possible. We didn't know much about Mr. Xia. At that time, we only knew two things." Li Xing stretched out two fingers , "First, you have not arrived in Fenghua County; second, you are not on the household registration list and have no fixed residence. So I thought of a way and notified all the inns in the county in advance. Report to the county government."

"So that's the case, but if I don't live in a hotel, but choose a homestay..."

"Then we have nothing to do." Li Xing smiled, "This is how we do business. There are orders from above, so we just do our best. As for success, it depends on luck. Fortunately, this time, my luck is not bad. Of course, even if you are not found, young master, you will report to the county government sooner or later, at most a few days later. Who can say that a few days later is not the 'first time'?"

Xia Fan couldn't help but look at him more.

This person is really interesting, I am afraid he is not an ordinary official.

At the very least, articulate and orderly speech is beyond the reach of ordinary low-level yamen servants.

After arriving at the county government office, Li Xing opened the main door directly and led him in.

It was the first time for Xia Fan to set foot on Daqi's official territory. Just as he was thinking about what kind of etiquette he should adopt when facing the magistrate, a middle-aged man in a green robe and a cape greeted him.

This person is undoubtedly the parent officer of Fenghua County.

Before Xia Fan surrendered, the other party grabbed his arm, "I am the county magistrate of Fenghua County, Yang Guangrong, and finally I have waited for the young master. You don't need to be polite, Mr. Xia. This is not a formal occasion, so there is no need to walk away sternly." The official set."

"Master Yang—"

"Hey, just call Yang County Magistrate." He waved his hand, "I am an official, and Mr. Xia is also an official. Why do you need to be so ridiculous?"

Isn't it true that Zhixian is so approachable? Xia Fan was very surprised. Although the alchemist had an official title, the new recruits were equivalent to the eighth rank, and the county magistrate was also the seventh rank. The difference between the first level is indeed small, but there is still a difference between high and low. The other party is not arrogant and can be said to have a noble character. It is obviously abnormal to be so familiar.

"This is Mr. Xia's letter of appointment and dismissal. Please keep it well." Yang Zhixian beckoned, and someone beside him immediately brought a bag forward.

"Can I open it and have a look?" Xia Fan asked.

"Of course." He smiled, "There are scissors in the main hall, it's better to go inside and see."

Xia Fan naturally agreed. This bag feels like it is made of cowhide, and the seal is stitched tightly, and it is really difficult to open it by hand. Using waterproof and moisture-resistant leather to make the file bag instead of the usual wrapping paper or cloth can be regarded as a side display of the strength of the Privy Council.

Twist off the sealing thread, open the mouth of the bag, and the seal inside is also torn—this proves that no second person has ever opened the bag. Pulling out a piece of snowflake paper, Xia Fan directly skipped the foreshadowing and jumped to the final area of ​​appointment and dismissal.

"After receiving this order, I will immediately work in Shenzhou Jinxia City..." He said silently, and at the same time, a sense of familiarity came to his mind, why the name of this place is so familiar, as if he has heard it somewhere.

"Excuse me, where is Jinxia City?" He simply asked the county magistrate.

"Ahaha... It seems that Mr. Xia is not very familiar with Shenzhou." Yang Zhixian chuckled, "Jinxia is in the east of this county. It is not far away. It can be reached in a day by riding a fast horse. It is also from Shenzhou. capital."

The county... the east?

Shenzhou...the capital?

The fragmentary knowledge of geography in Xia Fan's mind was instantly strung together—the boundary of Fenghua County seems to be Shenzhou, and the Privy Council he wants to work in is not some nameless "township office", but Is the ruler of a state!

No wonder he felt familiar when he saw this place name.

Before settling down in Fenghua County, he had been wandering around the territory of Shenzhou with Master Cheap for quite a while.

Wait, is this also the reason why the magistrate is so polite to him?

Jinxia is not only a city, but also the core of Shenzhou, and its administrative level is much larger than that of a county. The grade can only indicate the rank of the official, and cannot reflect the internal attributes such as position and power. Coupled with the characteristics of the Privy Council, it is not incomprehensible for the magistrate to treat him like this.

"Xia Fan?"

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind him.

Xia Fan turned his head, and Wei Wushuang's amazed and joyful expression came into his eyes.

"Isn't this Mr. Wei from the Big Bowl Grain Shop?" Yang Zhixian bowed his hands to him, "Finally invited you too."

Wei Wushuang was overwhelmed and bowed again and again, "See you, Mr. Yang, I didn't expect you to remember me, my father asked me to say hello to you..."

The magistrate was not as familiar with Xia Fan as he was with Xia Fan, but nodded slightly after receiving the gift, "Treasurer Wei has a heart."

"His appointment and dismissal order also came?"

"That's right, the same as you. Both of you will become members of the Shenzhou Privy Council."

"Shenzhou?" Wei Wushuang said in surprise, "It's great, it's so close, and we're still with Brother Xia!"

Xia Fan took a surprised look at Yangzhi County. They were all alchemists who were going to take office in Jinxia City, but his attitude was quite different. Could it be that the reason he thought was not accurate?

The latter didn't seem to notice this at all, and happily clapped his hands and said, "If there are evil spirits in this county in the future, I hope the two of you will take care of them."