I didn't intend to be a Fairy

"What is Empress Sanhua looking at?"

"Well!"

The cat looked up at him, its eyes sparkling, but it didn't answer. Instead, it stopped at his feet, then turned its head and looked at the ghost city.

"Let's go."

Song You said something, and continued to follow the national teacher.

The cat also walked to keep up, but kept turning its head, looking around, up and down, left and right.

Occasionally, she followed the wrong person and went with someone else. Luckily, Mistress Sanhua was smart and quick-witted, and recognized the footsteps of her Taoist priests, especially horses. Come back, continue to follow your Taoist priest, and repeat.

"The master of the country is a master."

"Fellow Daoist misunderstood." The national teacher said with a smile, "It will take manpower to build such a large underground city. The fault below the ground seems to have a piece of heaven and earth, we just repaired it slightly. This is also an important reason why Pindao chose this place."

He paused for a while, then sighed again: "But it still took many years, and a lot of human and financial resources..."

This sigh is probably true.

Since he assisted the government, this national teacher has led the promulgation of many policies to benefit the people. Anjifang, Nursing Home, and Louze Garden are all from his suggestions. If there are natural disasters in various places, he is also the most concerned, including the Sanhua Empress. The reason why elementary school books are so cheap is also thanks to him. Dayan has a population of nearly 20 million people, and I don't know how many people have received his favor. Even if the heart is fake, Song You is willing to treat it as real.

At least a few years ago, after the construction of the Yeshan Ghost City was completed, those civilian husbands were actually released back. Song You met them on the way to ask for directions, and those civilian husbands spoke highly of the National Teacher.

I heard that when they were serving corvee here, they ate very well, even better than at their own homes. Compared with some who built eternal wonders for the government, the court, and the royal family to show the prosperity of civilization to the world and future generations, they still eat better. They are so much better at requiring civilian husbands to bring their own dry food that many people come voluntarily. When the construction was about to be completed, rumors started to come from someone, saying that they were building an underground mausoleum for the emperor. After the construction was completed, in order to prevent leakage of secrets, everyone would not be able to live. It was also the national teacher who came out to speak. convinced everyone. After the repairs were completed, these folk husbands returned home smoothly, and it is said that they also received a reward.

At least it's true.

"In recent years, the gods of the Heavenly Palace often come to dream, and talk to Pindao about the ghost city of Yeshan and the underworld." The national teacher said as he walked, "This ghost city also has their influence."

Song You was half a step behind the national teacher, turning his head to look around as he walked.

Apart from being inside the mountain, this ghost city basically imitates the layout of a human city, which is normal, as is the Heavenly Palace. Even the clothes and make-up of the gods have to follow the aesthetics and habits of the world.

But before he knew it, a blue-white light flashed in his eyes.

The air is clear and the scenery is bright, and everything is fully displayed.

The ghost town showed its original appearance.

It's a desert, but it's not.

The layout of the houses in the city should be done by Yin ghosts. It is the skill of Yin ghosts. To people in the yang world, it is between reality and illusion, but to Yin ghosts, it is real.

It's like the tortoise city in Yanzhou, which is deserted during the day, but at night, it is intact.

Song Youzai scanned carefully.

There are formations in the heaven and earth here, which should be laid out by the national teacher.

But it's just to prevent the ghost energy from leaking out.

Can't see anything out of the ordinary.

"The national teacher is already an outstanding person in the world, and the gods of Tiangong were just like that." Song You answered his words almost without a pause, "The national teacher only needs to listen to what is beneficial."

"How can a poor Taoist be so free and easy?" The national teacher smiled helplessly, still walking in front, without looking back, and said as he walked, "Fortunately, most of the suggestions given by the gods are good. Sending the gods to sit here to manage, since there is also a place for His Majesty and Pindao, Pindao has nothing to say, but I don't know if His Majesty is willing."

"Appreciate further details."

Song You was still looking around while talking.

But gradually frowned.

The national teacher's practice of using practitioners to participate in politics is disliked by literati and disdainful by warriors, not to mention that he has held power for twenty years. If it were someone else, he would have been scolded to death long ago. But like him, he can be recognized and respected by most of the civil and military in the court, and he is also praised by the people. Throughout history, there are not many people. Even Chen Ziyi respects him very much. It is not easy.

Song You couldn't help thinking, whether it was right or wrong for such a person to be so suspicious of him.

Suspicious but real.

"If the underworld is successful, it should follow the example of the Heavenly Palace. There is a master of the underworld. Needless to say, fellow Taoists should know who we have chosen." The national teacher shook his head helplessly, "But in the dream But the gods use the pretext of sitting in the underworld, and they want to send an emperor to sit here, monitor the officials of the underworld, and sit with the lord of the underworld."

"Which emperor is it?"

"I don't know." The national teacher paused, "Buddhism will also send people to station, and the status is lower than the two. Regardless of the government affairs Tiangong seems to have no objection, His Majesty should agree."

"That's it..."

Song You still looked around and nodded thoughtfully.

The theory of the underworld and reincarnation is the result of the fusion of Buddhism and Taoism plus folk rumors. Today's Buddhism in the West is also under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Palace. Since the underworld is about to appear in the world, leave a higher status for Buddhism but no real power. The location is normal.

As for Emperor Dayan...

The emperor doesn't believe in Buddhism, but I am the only one who respects me. The royal family is still building Buddhist grottoes on the Linjiang plank road by the Yuqu River. If he becomes the lord of the underworld, even if the Tiangong is the Dayan Tiangong, the Chijin Emperor said It is his direct ancestor, but since the gods of the Heavenly Palace are stationed here, even if the Buddhism is not mentioned, I am afraid that he is willing to add another Buddhist position.

"There is a folklore that there is a ghost king in the underworld. Since the hearts of the people are united, this is something that cannot be violated." The national teacher continued, "The poor Taoist plans to set up three halls in this ghost city."

"please continue."

"The first hall is in charge of all the ghosts who come to the ghost city, registering them in the register, judging good and evil, reviewing merits and demerits, and checking whether there are any mistakes. The second hall is in charge of rewards and punishments. If there are good people, they will be rewarded, and if there are mistakes, they will be punished. The third hall The hall will take care of all the ghosts stranded in the underworld, make them keep their own place, perform their duties, and not make trouble." The national teacher paused, "There should be a fourth hall, which is in charge of future reincarnation, but now the underworld has not yet been completed. There is no reincarnation, and now in this ghost town, it is just an empty shelf."

"Who are the ghost kings?"

"It has not been decided yet." The national teacher paused, "It is only a preliminary design, and it is not perfect enough. Fortunately, the ghost will gradually improve it in the short time now, and there will be many changes in the future."

"Gods and ghosts have always been like this."

Song You nodded, pondered for a while, and asked again: "Why are there still monsters here?"

"Haha, there are many ghosts here, and there are many evil spirits. The general situation of the underworld will attract many demons and ghosts to covet secretly, but the poor have limited skills and don't know how to fight." The national teacher laughed, "Of course I invite them to come here to help the poor. With one hand, suppress the troublesome evil spirits and deter demons and ghosts."

"In return, the national teacher will reserve a place for them in the ghost town?"

"Leave a not-so-low position under His Majesty's command." The national teacher said, "The times have changed now. From now on, no matter whether it is the prosperity of the Tao and the decline of the Buddha, or the prosperity of the Buddha and the decline of the Tao, it will always be a world of humanity. No matter what, they can't turn the tide, they are very capable, but they don't want to perish, they want to find a place, the underworld is about to be established, the ghost emperor is single, and they need help, so it's good for everyone."

"rational."

It is said that it is reserved in the ghost city, but the ghost city is the prototype of the underworld, and it will naturally be extended to the underworld.

These great demon clans that have been passed down from ancient times are not low in abilities. If they encounter a storm and don't restrain themselves, they may become another demon king who encloses the land and suppresses the Tiangong. It's their world anymore, and the possibility of them dominating the underworld is quite low. No matter Tiangong or Buddhism, the essence of incense and gods is humane, and they will not sit back and watch them grow.

Although the national teacher is not strong in force, maybe a random god can kill him, but the gods originally came from the world, and the national teacher holds real power in the world.

It's normal for these big monsters to find him.

It's really good for both parties.

If the current emperor really becomes a ghost emperor, he should be happy to have such a powerful force.

Song You thought for a while, and then asked again: "Before I traveled north, I often encountered people asking me to interpret their dreams. They all said that they dreamed that their deceased relatives were burned by fire. I don't know why?"

"It must be that those ghosts committed capital crimes before they were alive, but they didn't end it, so they came here, they were reflected in the mirror of karma, and then they were burned to ashes. There is a feeling between the close relatives." The national teacher replied without hesitation He just paused, "This is also a helpless move."

"What kind of helplessness?"

"First of all, the underworld is not yet completed, and the ghost city is only in its infancy. However, the way of heaven is changing rapidly. There are more and more ghosts in the world, and the ghost city is almost unable to hold it. Second, the ghost city is actually very fragile. Now is the critical moment for order to be established. We can't allow those evil spirits to stir up the wind and rain." The national teacher said, "So the punishment for evil spirits is particularly strict at present, this is also to prevent them from being instigated by someone with a heart to cause chaos in the ghost city."

"In troubled times, heavy codes should be used."

"That's the reason." The national teacher nodded and said, "Several big demons from Yuezhou came to help the poor, and it happened in the past few years."

"I think this place is well organized, just like a small underworld. Now that the world has changed, but the world is not chaotic, the national teacher's contribution is indispensable." Song You said to him.

"It's not the merit of the poor Taoist alone." The national teacher said, "The poor Taoist is only in the middle of the overall plan. To count the credit, it can only be said that there are countless capable people in Dayan, and there are many capable ghosts when people die and become ghosts."

Song You smiled when he heard the words, as if he just remembered:

"By the way, when I was walking in the north, I met a man from Yanzhou who was warm and simple. At the time of the pass, I heard that the place has fallen, and none of the guarding troops survived..."

"What's that guy's name? Where's his native place?"

"My surname is Lin and my name is You. There are many people in Yanzhou, and they are stationed at Liaoxin Pass." Song You saluted him.

"Go find it!"

The national teacher waved his hand, and a ghost in official robes left immediately.

"Although the ghost city has just been established, all the ghosts who come here are recorded." The national teacher said to him, "It's just that not everyone can become a ghost after death, and not all ghosts can be sent by ghosts." I brought it here, so I dare not promise fellow Taoists that I will find it."

"The national teacher really managed this place in an orderly manner." Song You complimented, his expression unchanged, "but it is troublesome to the national teacher. It is good to find it, and it doesn't matter if you can't find it. Whether you can find it or not, it is a substitute." I have ended that fate, I should thank the national teacher."

"Easy to do."

The national teacher just smiled: "Just to see how the yin official in the first hall is doing things."

Then he continued to lead Song Xing around the ghost town, introducing him side by side, what the different areas do, which official residences and offices have been set up in the ghost town, and what ideas they have...

Song You and Empress Sanhua both listened carefully and watched carefully.

It's just that even with the help of Qingming spiritual power, Song You can't see any abnormal arrangements. Listening to the national teacher's narration and comprehending it carefully, he can't see the big difference. The ghost king in that palace was left to him, no matter how great he was, he just made some tricks out of it, and pushed the undead emperor out by relying on the arrangement, so that he could sit firmly on the ghost emperor's position.

But this is not what Song You is looking for.

In other words, even if the national teacher really plotted for the position of the Lord of the Underworld, as long as he can get Tiangong's approval, as long as he can kick the emperor out, Song You doesn't care at all.

Maybe he is better than that emperor.

That's how the current Chijin Emperor came to be. Obviously, he didn't manage Tiangong well.

And the Heavenly Palace is different from the Underworld.

Most of the gods in Tiangong are people with outstanding virtues. It is hard to say how much influence the Chijin Emperor has on the operation of Tiangong, whether it has more benign influence or more malignant influence. Moreover, there are not many gods in Tiangong, so it is relatively easy to manage.

But ghosts in the underworld keep coming.

These ghosts do not have the virtues of gods.

A lord of the underworld without virtue may have a greater impact than a lord of the heavenly palace without virtue.

This Taoist is no match for Empress Sanhua.

At least Empress Sanhua can easily find the answers to the questions she cares about here.

"There are no mice here!"

The three-flowered cat raised its head and said to the Taoist.

"It's because of the ghostly aura."

The Taoist gave the answer calmly.

"Because it's too heavy~"

The cat repeated in a low voice, then lowered its head again, continued to look around, and sniffed the rotten and turbid smell in the air.

After wandering around for a long time, the Yin official finally came back.

At this time, he was holding a notebook in his hand.

"Report to the national teacher, there is indeed such a ghost, but he was detained in the ghost city three and a half years ago." Yin Guan came over and said, and showed the book to the national teacher and Song You, "That Lin You was originally pure and kind, It’s just that after joining the army, he got into trouble with the soldiers in the north. He once robbed money in the north, killed civilians, and even raped women and killed them.”

"..."

Song You was silent for a while, and continued to ask: "I don't know what will happen to him?"

"The fire burns to death." Yin Guan replied.

"It's common for the army to burn, kill, and loot. Even though the crimes are punished heavily nowadays, in the face of northern sergeants, as long as the mistakes are not too big, the poor officials will ask the officials to give them a lighter punishment." The national teacher said, "This criminal The crimes committed should be extraordinarily unforgivable, and that is what it is."

"..."

Song You took the notebook and checked it.

It is clearly written on it.

There are related records before and after. The recorded ghosts are divided into five classes, their names and places of origin, why they died, when they died, when they came here, the good and evil in their lifetime, and what they are doing now. They all remember very clearly.

Song You already knew about the burning of Lin You's ghosts, and now he just asked to know the reason.

But I really can't fault it.

Even though he trusted Lin Chang's family and Lin You's kind heart before he joined the army, but as the national teacher said, it is common for the army to burn, kill and loot these days. That kind of virtue may even be the same for your own people. If you are kind-hearted, you will be kind-hearted. Or even if I try my best to stick to it, sometimes the atmosphere and timing are in place, and with a single thought, I will follow the trend and make a big mistake.

Really can't fault it.

Song You had no choice but to look down at Empress Sanhua.

Empress Sanhua seemed to have sensed that she was seriously visiting the ghost city, but she also raised her head and stared at him with a pair of bright eyes.

But I don't know what the Empress Sanhua thinks.