Myriad Immortals

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"The Qinghe Governor's Office is divided into twelve departments and eighteen battalions. The twelve departments are the eight river-guarding departments and four other offices directly under the Governor's Office. The eighteen battalions are easier to understand; they are the eighteen armies of the Governor's Office."

Zhong Xuan's carriage could already see the tall city walls of Yongning Prefecture.

The Nanzhen River Guard is responsible for guarding several southern tributaries of the Qinghe River, including the Baisha River.

Therefore, the government office was located in Yongning Prefecture.

The same applies to the other Zhenhe Divisions, which makes the Zhenhe Divisions almost like powerful figures in a prefecture.

"We're almost there."

Zhong Xuan had already stepped out of the carriage and was sitting side by side with the young coachman who was driving the horses.

Nothing like being robbed along the way happened.

It wasn't that the bandits had sharp eyes that allowed them to see that the old man Zhong Xuan possessed excellent martial arts skills.

Instead, a troop of cavalry from the Baisha County garrison followed behind the carriage. No foolish mountain bandit dared to rob the imperial army.

After an incense stick has burned.

Zhong Xuan's carriage arrived at Yongning Prefecture.

Having taken the imperial examinations countless times, he might not be familiar with Yunzhou, but he was very familiar with Yongning Prefecture, where the provincial examinations were held.

He skillfully directed the young groom.

A short while later.

He arrived in front of a large, magnificent building complex.

The huge plaque bears four powerful, gilded characters: "Nanzhenhe Si" (Southern River Control Office)!

Since Zhong Xuan was not a local official, all the formalities such as fasting outside the city, burning incense and bathing, and the elders of the city welcoming him from ten miles away were waived.

Although it wasn't glamorous, Zhong Xuan found it peaceful.

He's really not the type to show off.

"All government offices in Yongning City are under the jurisdiction of the prefect, except for one: the Nanzhen River Office."

Zhong Xuan thought to himself.

He had already parked the carriage across the street and was walking into the South Town River Office.

"Who goes there?"

The two soldiers guarding the gate shouted loudly as they saw Zhong Xuan approaching.

Zhong Xuan was about to take out the official documents from the Ministry of Personnel.

Then there was a loud slap.

The guards felt a buzzing sound in the back of their heads.

"You brats, I already gave you Lord Zhong's portrait, yet you still didn't recognize him. You're really embarrassing me."

Duan Wen walked to the front gate with a smile.

"Brother Zhong, we've finally been waiting for you."

After he heard that Zhong Xuan had obtained his official certificate, he informed the guards at the gate well in advance.

Upon hearing this, the soldier felt a pang of injustice.

The painting clearly depicts an old man in his sixties or seventies, but Zhong Xuan in front of me looks energetic and appears to be in his early fifties.

However, the soldier was quick-witted and did not offer any explanation.

To avoid getting slapped by that river patrol officer again.

"Fast forward, fast forward."

"Our Xiazhen River Commissioner has gone out on an inspection tour with two deputy commissioners, and they happen to be out of the yamen. However, Deputy Commissioner Li happens to be here, so I will take Lord Zhong to see him right away."

Duan Wen was very enthusiastic.

It is perfectly normal to meet with your superior upon taking office.

As Duan Wen walked, he said, "Our Southern River Transport Office has one chief and three deputy chiefs. Xia, the River Transport Commissioner, is the chief chief, while Li, Zhang, and Ouyang are the assistant chiefs. The matter of the canal transport is under the jurisdiction of Li, the deputy chief."

"He stayed behind especially to wait for you."

Zhong Xuan nodded, quickening his pace even further.

Whether I can have a good life in the Southern River Management Office depends on this Vice Envoy Li.

"Brother Duan, what kind of person is Vice Envoy Li? Is there anything we should be careful about?"

Duan Wen chuckled:

"Brother Zhong, this Vice Envoy Li is the oldest of the three vice envoys, even older than Envoy Xia. In recent years, he has cultivated his character and generally doesn't interfere in the affairs of his subordinates, as long as they don't go too far."

"How old is Vice Envoy Li?"

"It seems like I just celebrated my 100th birthday a few years ago."

Zhong Xuan gasped.

At a hundred years old, he is still in the position of deputy envoy, which means he must be a grandmaster of the three major training methods.

But that makes sense.

The River Suppressor of the Southern River Suppressor's Office is a fifth-rank official, and the deputy envoys are also sixth-rank officials or even fifth-rank officials. As long as they are not purely civil officials, they have a good chance of being one of the three great martial arts practitioners.

"A hundred years old..."

Zhong Xuan had already made some plans in his mind.

Although the three martial arts practitioners lived longer, a hundred years old is still not a short life.

The car arrived at the dock, and the ship arrived at the shore.

The advantage of having such a boss is that they are not too demanding, making the job comfortable.

The downside is that there will be fewer opportunities for advancement.

Zhong Xuan's original ambition was to achieve immortality, and his desire to serve as an official in the court was for stability, so what was a disadvantage for him became an advantage.

"What does striving have to do with an old man like me?"

soon.

Zhong Xuan then arrived at a small courtyard in the center of the South Town River Bureau.

Upon entering.

Then I saw an elderly man with white hair standing by the fishpond, holding a handful of fish food in his hand.

"Vice Envoy Li, I've brought Zhong Xuan to you."

Duan Wen bowed respectfully and then consciously stood aside.

Vice Envoy Li turned around.

Zhong Xuan could also see her face clearly.

He was a white-haired man with a youthful face, and his black Taoist robe made him appear even more otherworldly.

"Little Zhong, you're new here, so there's no rush to get to the position of Grand Canal Commissioner. Get to know the area better first; you can't rush things."

Xiao Zhong...

Duan Wen's expression turned strange.

Zhong Xuan was already over sixty years old, but the Vice Envoy Li in front of him was indeed qualified to be addressed that way.

There was no awkwardness.

Zhong Xuan walked to the edge of the fishpond with practiced ease and pulled up some dead water plants.

"Vice Envoy Li is right. My hometown is near the river, where there are a few rare blue-tailed koi. I will send someone to deliver them to Vice Envoy Li another day."

Vice Envoy Li smiled knowingly.

"Xiao Zhong is very thoughtful."

In her heart, her impression of Zhong Xuan improved somewhat.

"This child is teachable."

Vice Envoy Li asked a few more questions about the koi fish, and then went home around noon.

The doctor said it was because of his age and advised him to rest more.

Zhong Xuan left the courtyard.

I can't help but recall a saying from my past life: when you arrive at work on your first day and find that your boss is the first one to leave, you know you've come to the right place.

"Vice Envoy Li... that's just his personality."

Duan Wen shrugged helplessly.

The Nanzhen River Management Office did nothing more than three things: sand control, river patrol, and canal transport.

Among these, the canal transport was less troublesome than the other two, requiring no merit but only avoiding mistakes, which was just right for Vice Envoy Li to live a peaceful life until his retirement.

Duan Wen then led Zhong Xuan to the office.

"Lord Zhong, there are three transport commissioners in our Southern River Management Office. As for the specific details, the deputy commissioner will explain them to you in detail later."

"I've worked in our company for so many years, and I've gained quite a bit of experience."

Zhong Xuan's heart stirred slightly: "Please enlighten me, Lord Duan."

"It's not a matter of giving guidance."

"We are civil officials. To be good at it, all we need to do is be quick-witted, nimble-fingered, and resourceful. When we encounter monsters, we should assess the situation carefully and not fight head-on. Calling on the brothers of the Eighteenth Battalion will naturally help us get back at them."

"The imperial court's compensation is only five hundred taels of silver; it's not worth risking your life for."