I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

Chapter 60 Ximen Defense (for collection, for further reading)

"After all, you and I have the immortal family skills, so we naturally need to keep a low profile."

"It shouldn't attract too many people's attention."

Weitu shook his head and added.

This time, the reason why he gave up the position of chief martial arts leader was due to the fact that he possessed the skills of the immortal family.

If he didn't have the skills of the Xian family, he would not be too risky for a martial artist with a certain background to become the leader of the village martial arts and attract the attention of the world.

But after having the Immortal Cultivation Technique——

If he becomes the leader of the military and the seventh-rank official, this risk will become uncontrollable, and it will eventually affect everyone.

"Third Brother is right." Fu Zhizhou agreed with his head nodding.

Fu Zhizhou has a clear understanding of the preciousness of the immortal family's skills.

After all, he is also an eighth-rank official, and his family is also a family of military generals in Xiaoyi Mansion, but before he came into contact with "Five Elements Yun Spiritual Body", he always believed that immortals do not exist in the world, and immortals are illusory existences...

Looking at the leopard in the pipe, Zheng Guo's court, or the immortals, must have strict control over the immortal family's skills, and it is strictly forbidden to disclose them to the outside world.

Once discovered, facing them, it is very likely that the family will be ransacked and exterminated.

Only,

They must act with care and caution.

"Fourth brother, can you be considered idle when you join the army as a soldier? If I become an official, I need to find an idle officer..."

Inside the carriage, Wei Tu changed the subject and asked about Fu Zhizhou.

After the suppression of the Wuyun Building last year, the four brothers were all promoted in official positions, and Fu Zhizhou was thus given the opportunity to be devolved to the prefectures and counties.

In order to help Weitu and the other three, Fu Zhizhou used connections, instead of returning to his hometown of Xiaoyi Mansion to serve as a local military officer, he stayed in Qingfeng Mansion as an eighth-rank soldier Cao joined the army.

"I, Bingcao, am responsible for the military preparations of Qingfeng Mansion. Now the world is peaceful and there is no war. I am a leisurely official."

Fu Zhizhou smiled and replied.

——With the Immortal Cultivation Technique, his ambition is no longer to become famous and "promote and make a fortune", but to devote himself to cultivating immortals so that he can live forever.

Therefore, when he was an official, he chose the military attache position of "Bing Cao Joining the Army".

"When the list of the township examination comes out, when I am appointed as an official, I hope that my fourth brother will help me to improve my relationship and choose a leisurely official position for Brother Yu..."

Hearing this, Wei Tu nodded, and asked Fu Zhizhou to be an official.

In Fu Zhizhou's hands, besides the family connections that can be used, he is also the current eighth-rank military officer at the moment, and he also has his own connections in the governor's office of Shannan Road.

"Third brother's official position, I have already entrusted Jin Zhijun, the governor's yamen."

"As soon as the list comes out, Jin Zhijun can give you an official position, third brother, at his discretion."

Fu Zhizhou smiled and said.

The four of them are now true sworn brothers. Even if Weitu doesn't mention this little favor, he will do it in advance.

"Thank you, fourth brother." Wei Tu thanked him, secretly remembering Fu Zhizhou's kindness this time.

……

a few days later.

The township martial arts list is decentralized.

Wei Tu went to the Wugong Academy, and after seeing that his list was indeed No. 7, his worries about the list finally dissipated one by one.

There are endless incidents of imperial examination fraud.

The ranking of the list is not determined entirely by the "competition" competition that has the greatest impact on the ranking, and it is also closely related to the infield strategy.

The military officers of the seventh and eighth ranks are different from the military officers of the miscellaneous ranks, so they can't be appointed by the ignorant young men.

"The leader of the martial arts in this township examination is You Hong?"

"It's You Hong?"

After seeing that his results were correct, Wei Tu raised his head and looked up to see who would be the leader of the township martial arts.

However, after seeing Chief Wu's name, Wei Tu suddenly showed astonishment.

Wei Tu remembered that although You Hong's results in the martial arts competition were not bad, he only ranked No.3.

With this result, it is not bad to be ranked second, but it is undoubtedly a bit worse to become the leader of the martial arts.

Even if his military strategy is the first.

"It seems that this time there was fraud in the provincial martial arts exams. Fortunately, I didn't think about making a show of being the head of the martial arts."

Seeing this, Wei Tu secretly rejoiced.

If he won the first place in the competition and then unfortunately "failed", he might have an enmity with the mastermind behind the manipulation of the martial arts list.

Cutting off a person's future is a life-and-death enmity.

"That's right, the position of military leader is too important. Not only can he be named a seventh-rank military officer, but he will also be valued by the court and be promoted additionally..."

"How could the aristocratic families of Shannan Road easily allow the position of the military leader to fall into the hands of others."

Weitu quickly figured out the reason behind this.

Before participating in the competition, Fu Zhizhou had mentioned to him that You Hong came from a wealthy family, and his strength was impressive, so he had to be careful...

In the eyes of the imperial court, Wu Chief and Wen Zhuangyuan treat each other differently.

For the same meritorious service, when evaluating rewards, those who have won the title of military leader and literary champion must be the first to be promoted.

"Pity……"

Wei Tu took another look at "Shi Zhen", who was ranked second on the list, and thought to himself.

He expected that Shi Zhen would be oppressed by the You family and his corresponding connections after he was appointed an official.

And these suppressions are much worse than he was suppressed by He Zhifu three years ago.

He Zhifu is only a civil servant, and it is difficult to extend his hands and feet to the military officer system, so the suppression of him, Kou Liang and others is very limited.

But the family of military generals like the You family is different, they themselves are members of the military officer system, suppressing "Shi Zhen" is just a matter of words.

"In the future, unless there are special reasons, if there is not enough benefit, we will resolutely not strive for the first place."

Fortunately, Wei Tu secretly made up his mind when he "reined in the horse" five days ago.

If he hadn't thought about the past and retreated bravely, the person who was taken away by You Hong today would not be "Shi Zhen", but him.

See the ranking finalized.

Wei Tu also had no intention of staying in Fucheng, and after saying goodbye in Shan Zhai, he returned to Qingshan County.

soon.

After a few days.

Regarding the appointment of Wei Tuxin, it was issued from the Governor's Yamen to the Xiangjun Yamen in Qingshan County.

"Guarding the west gate of Fucheng?" Wei Tu fell silent after seeing the large characters on the appointment certificate.

To be precise, his official position is the eighth-rank Fucheng Guard, which is at the same level as Fu Zhizhou's enlisted soldier Cao.

It's just that in terms of specific duties, he is guarding the west gate of Qingfeng Prefecture.

Therefore, it is also called "Ximen Guard".

"This official position, if you don't encounter wars, is also free. You can also collect taxes at the city gate and earn some money."

Wei Tu thought.

"But before leaving the county seat, I have to say hello to the old boss, County Captain Xu..."

Wei Tu collected the letter of appointment, took ten taels of silver, and went to Xishi, the county seat, to buy some excellent gifts, and then went to visit Xu's house.

"Brother Wei was dismissed from office before and went to Fucheng to take the Jinke Township Examination. I thought Brother Wei was young and energetic, and he would definitely fail the Jinke..."

"Unexpectedly, brother Wei was seventh in the martial arts exam in high school and was awarded the eighth rank."

"This really makes Xu envious."

In Xu's residence, after learning of Wei Tu's visit, County Captain Xu immediately ordered the kitchen to fry twelve dishes, and after tidying up his clothes, he went out to meet Wei Tu.

After Yinweitu sat down in the living room, Captain Xu stroked his beard and said with emotion.

(End of this chapter)