Longevity begins with slaying demons and eliminating demons

Chapter 39 Appointment Letter

About half an hour later, Chu Fengge's attendant Xu San came out of the lobby, glanced at the crowd present, and shouted loudly, "Ma Qin, are you there?"

"I'm here!" Ma Qin immediately took two steps forward and nodded.

"The result of your promotion assessment is out," Xu San said to him, "Master Chu is waiting for you in the lobby. He wants to talk to you alone."

"Yes."

Ma Qin took a deep breath, climbed the steps again, and entered the yamen lobby.

Although he already had the worst expectations for the result of the assessment, under the watchful eyes of everyone, when he thought that he was about to have a private conversation with Master Chu, Ma Qin still inevitably felt the pressure, and his heartstrings could not help but tense.

Chu Fengge, the fifth-grade master of the Exorcism Division, still sat lazily on the Taishi chair with Erlang's legs crossed.

I saw his handsome eyes and eyebrows, pink face and red lips, as delicate as the person in the painting.

"Sit." Chu Fengge said lightly.

Hearing this, Ma Qin carefully sat down on the side of the lobby, only letting his little buttocks beside the chair, leaning forward slightly, his waist stretched straight.

"How do you feel about your performance?" After a brief silence, Chu Fengge spoke slowly.

Ma Qin didn't know why Chu Fengge asked such a question.

But he still lowered his head and answered honestly: "In terms of talent, talent, and courage, the humble position is far inferior to Gu Xu. The humble position thinks that he is more qualified for this position than me."

Chu Fengge chuckled lightly.

His beautiful peach blossom eyes squinted into two crescent moons, showing his heroism and charm all at once.

"Congratulations, Ma Qin," Chu Fengge said calmly and pronounced Ma Qin's fate, "From today onwards, you will be the [-]th-grade detective of the Exorcism Division of Yishui County."

what?
I?
Master Jiupin?

Ma Qin froze in place, unable to believe his ears for a while.

Anyone with discernment knows that Gu Xu performed much better than himself in the two-day assessment.

But why did this errand end up on his own head?
"Chu... Master Chu, this... this is not... mistaken?" Ma Qin stammered.

"This is Lord Si Shou's decision," Chu Fengge replied, "There can be no mistake."

After all, he waved his sleeve lightly.

An appointment letter flew from the table and went straight to Ma Qin's hand.

The letter of appointment, also known as "appointment", is the certificate for the appointment of officials in the Daqi Dynasty.

Ma Qin took the appointment letter with both hands and read it carefully.

The black and white letters on the appointment letter told him that he was not dreaming.

He stood still, looking dazed as if he had been electrocuted.

After a while, he came back to his senses with sincerity and fear, and bowed down to the ground, thanking Chu Fengge and Sir Sishou who was far away in the capital.

"Work hard in the future," Chu Fengge encouraged casually, "Don't let down the expectations of Sir Si Shou for you."

"Then... what about Gu Xu?" Driven by curiosity, after hesitating for a long time, Ma Qin summoned up his courage and couldn't help but ask.

He really couldn't believe that with Gu Xu's talent, he would be defeated in the assessment.

"It's none of your business," Chu Fengge replied coldly, "Also, call Gu Xu for me."

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After a while, Ma Qin walked out of the yamen lobby with the appointment letter in his hand.

At this time, his pressure was relieved, and his mind was completely empty.

His steps were also light and carefree, fluttering, as if stepping on soft clouds.

As for the plan he had planned to sneak back to Qingzhou Mansion overnight... he had long since forgotten about it.

"From today onwards, I'm also a court ordering officer in Daqi," the corner of his mouth could not help but rise slightly, "That fortune-teller who calls himself 'Zhang Banxian' can't count!"

He looked around and saw Gu Xu quietly sitting on a flower bed at the edge of the courtyard, holding a charcoal pen and scribbling and drawing on a booklet.

So he smiled and walked straight to where Gu Xu was.

"Brother Gu Xian, Master Chu is waiting for you in the lobby. He wants to talk to you about the results of the assessment alone." He said to Gu Xu.

Gu Xu opened his eyes, his eyes were as quiet as a lake in winter.

"Congratulations, Mr. Ma!" He bowed to Ma Qin, and there was no emotion in his voice. "I will work with you in Yishui County in the future, and I hope that Mr. Ma will take care of him."

"How did you know?" Ma Qin felt a little surprised.

In the Daqi Dynasty, only officials could be called "adults".

But now, apart from Chu Fengge and Ma Qin himself, no one has seen his appointment letter.

That being the case, how did Gu Xu guess that he succeeded in taking up the post of Yishui County Exorcist Division?
He only heard Gu Xu smiling slightly: "Brother Ma's expression at the moment can be said to be complacent."

Seeing the innocent smile of the young man, Ma Qin suddenly felt a sense of regret in his heart.

Because he always felt that Gu Xu was more worthy of this official position than himself - and the reason why the senior management of the Exorcism Division chose him was probably because of his older qualifications.

In terms of seniority, it is nothing new in Daqi officialdom.

So Ma Qin patted Gu Xu on the shoulder and comforted him: "Brother Gu Xian, it doesn't matter if you lose this time. You are still young and your talent is not bad. There will be more opportunities in the future."

Gu Xu raised his head, the corners of his mouth upturned: "Then I would like to thank Mr. Ma Ji Yan."

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Afterwards, Gu Xu calmly walked into the yamen lobby, straightened his clothes, and sat down on the chair in front of Chu Fengge.

Neither humble nor arrogant, polite and courteous.

"You don't seem to be lost at all." A meaningful smile appeared on Chu Fengge's face.

"I'm born to be useful." Gu Xu replied lightly.

This poem may sound arrogant.

But speaking to Chu Fengge, a narcissistic person who likes arty style, is to do what he likes.

Gu Xu has always been very good at this kind of thing.

Sure enough, after hearing Gu Xu's reply, Chu Fengge's expression did not change on the surface, but he secretly wrote down this extremely compelling poem, and planned to ask his subordinates to write a few similar sentences for him when he returned to the capital.

"Your appointment letter was written by Lord Si Shou himself, and it is covered with the emperor's jade seal," Chu Fengge continued, "Let's take a look at it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a blank piece of paper appeared in Gu Xu's hand.

The handwriting on the paper floats like a cloud, looks like a frightening dragon, is beautiful and healthy, and is full of energy.

Like a fairy handwriting, it is admirable.

The appointment letter reads as follows:
"Edict: The people are the foundation of the country, and the safety of the people is the country's prosperity. However, ghosts are rampant, and demons are infested. The foundation will be solid, and evil will be shunned. If you don't seek loyalty and virtuous people, how can you calm the people?

"Gu Xu, the official of Yishui County, Qingzhou Prefecture, is an example of morality and conduct. He has a wide range of knowledge and knowledge, and everyone is amazed. He reports to a remote place and serves the community. Jingzhuan is straight and square, and it is called suspension.

"Only if you have it, you can have a corner.

"The system of one king, and the counselor's promotion. The Chongyishui Exorcism Division has experienced a post, and the official rank is eighth."

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Notes:

(1) "Stillness is determined by its straightness, and its use is called suspension solution." - Tang Yan Zhenqing, "Self-written and self-reported"

(Meaning: Since we usually attach importance to morality, we are quiet and focused; when law enforcement is involved, we can solve problems.)
(2) "Only one has": once such a person has it.

(3) "The system of one king, he is promoted by counsel": According to the laws of the state, he can be promoted.

(End of this chapter)