Chapter 161: City God's Temple (1100 subscriptions)

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Ouyang Shuo returned to the Lord's Mansion.

When I passed by the clerk's office, I saw Bai Nanpu who was sorting out the documents, and suddenly remembered something and said, "Nanpu, this month's government meeting is scheduled for the 25th." You tell the directors to make preparations. Taking advantage of the promotion of the territory, the chief officers of each department are required to report in detail on the work plan for the next stage. ”

"Whoa!" Bai Nanpu hurriedly wrote it down.

"Oh, by the way, and you go and ask Director Tian to come to my office."

"Okay." Bai Nanpu nodded in agreement, turned and walked out of the office.

Ouyang Shuo walked into the reception room, picked up the tea set, and personally brewed a pot of high-quality Baihao tea.

When Tian Wenjing came in, he saw that the adult was making tea, and he was very surprised, and wanted to step forward to help, and said in his mouth: "How can you let you do such a rough job, the servant is too incompetent." ”

Ouyang Shuo waved his hand, invited Tian Wenjing to sit down opposite, and said with a smile: "The tea ceremony is also broad and profound, occasionally do it yourself, and you can also eliminate irritability." As he spoke, he pushed a cup of tea onto the coffee table in front of Tian Wenjing.

Tian Wenjing hurriedly took it, picked up the teacup, took a sip, put it down again, and said with a smile: "My lord is so Yaxing." ”

After the greetings, Ouyang Shuo went straight to the point and said: "Yangon, if, I mean if, if you are transferred out of the Material Reserve Administration, then, sir, who among the three directors of the Material Reserve Department plus an assistant to the director, can be qualified for the post of director?" ”

Tian Wenjing was stunned, he originally thought that the adults called him over to talk about work, but he didn't think that he would drop such a bombshell and transfer himself out of the Material Reserve Department, what was the purpose?

For a moment, Tian Wenjing was a little hesitant and didn't know how to answer.

Ouyang Shuo shook his head and said with a smile: "Sir, don't have any worries, just evaluate objectively." ”

When it comes to this, he has to say it. Tian Wenjing stabilized his mind, groaned, and went through the four chief officers of the Material Reserve Agency in his mind.

Yuan Shaoping, assistant to the director, was promoted by the adults because of the discovery of gold mines. Yuan Shaoping's professional level is naturally undoubted, but the level of government affairs, limited by his background, and the fact that the Langshan Mine is far away from the base camp, Yuan Shaoping lacks the opportunity to study at Lianzhou College, so it is still very lacking. What's more, the current Wolf Mountain Mine is inseparable from this chief officer for a while.

The director of materials, Du Xiaolan, and the disciple of the Minister of Finance, Cui Yingyu. It's a pity that because the time with Cui Yingyu is too short, many skills have not been learned. In charge of the Materials Division, it can be regarded as dedication. It's just limited to personal ability, and it's very difficult to go further. Add to that the fact that women are naturally weak, and that's even harder. No one can become the second Cui Yingyu.

Zheng Shancano, the director of the Department of Carriages and Horses, is also from a mud leg. The work of the chariot and horse division is relatively simple. After preparing for the construction of the Swift Wind Valley Military Horse Farm, Zheng Shanpao focused most of his energy on the Military Horse Farm. For a while, I couldn't get out, and my ability was limited, and I was embarrassed to take on a big responsibility.

What Tian Wenjing admires the most is Shen Chai, director of Yantian.

This young man stood out in the year-end evaluation and was highly used by adults. After taking over Shiota Division, in a very short period of time, Shiota Division was well organized. After several expansions before and after, nothing went wrong. Shen chased this director, and made great contributions.

What's even more rare is that Shen Chai has a flexible mind and is also open-minded and studious. In his spare time, he either studied at Lianzhou College, or learned how to deal with government affairs with Tian Wenjing, which was deeply valued by Tian Wenjing.

The only concern is that Shen Chai is still too young and a little inexperienced.

Compared with Fan Zhongyan, Tian Wenjing was more upright, and after thinking clearly, he didn't have any worries, and said straightforwardly: "Since the adults asked, then the subordinates will dare to say something." If you really want to nominate a person to take over the post of director, then the subordinates think that among the four, Shen Chai is the most suitable. ”

Ouyang Shuo nodded, the person recommended by Tian Wenjing was consistent with his assumption.

After Tian Wenjing finished speaking, he was still uneasy, which naturally couldn't escape Ouyang Shuo's eyes, and he also knew why he was like this, and said with a smile: "Sir, do you have doubts? ”

"Not bad!" Tian Wenjing is also dry.

Ouyang Shuo picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "To be honest, it was really a bit condescending to arrange Mr. to the Material Reserve Department at the beginning. It's just that at that time, it happened that the Material Reserve Agency was unpresiding, and it was a last resort to take expedient measures. Nowadays, the Material Reserve Department is on the right track, and there are outstanding reserve talents like Shen Chai. It was the right time for the gentleman to retreat. ”

Tian Wenjing's expression changed, and he felt related.

Fortunately, Tian Wenjing was not very human, so he quickly collected his emotions and asked, "What do you mean?" ”

"Sir, don't worry, everything is waiting for this month's government meeting, and we will see." Ouyang Shuo obviously didn't want to reveal the mystery in advance.

Tian Wenjing nodded, and his heart was completely settled.

Seeing off Tian Wenjing, it was already close to noon. The government officials of the various departments, who had been busy all morning, left the lord's mansion one after another and returned to their respective homes for dinner.

Ouyang Shuo also got up and went back to the backyard. Although Yingyu and Qing'er have moved to live in the Qingying Courtyard next door, the meal is still in the main courtyard. In Qing'er's words, you just can't let the eldest brother be too lonely.

In fact, there is a kitchen in the entire backyard, which is responsible for the diet of all the people in the backyard. The chef is Aunt Wang, who was personally selected by Gu Sanniang before leaving, an intermediate chef.

Nowadays, the dining table of the lord's mansion is already very rich, chicken, duck, fish, vegetables, melons and fruits, there is no shortage of everything. Since the opening of the jewellery shop, business has been booming. In particular, copper jewelry and silver jewelry are bought by a large number of people. The homeless generally had no belongings, and even if they had valuables, they were looted by the bandits. Now that my life is stable and rich, it is natural to buy jewelry again.

The profits of the jewelry shop alone are enough to maintain the daily expenses of the lord's mansion.

The territorial economy, after three months of continuous stimulation, has initially shown prosperity. According to Yingyu's reaction, May's fiscal revenue will cross the threshold of 2,000 gold coins for the first time.

Qing'er, this girl, is now a veritable little rich woman, and the business of the garment workshop is extremely hot.

With the promotion of Shanhai Town to Shanhai County, the refresh rate of the homeless people has been further improved, and Qing'er has already discussed with Wu Ni to prepare to expand the scale of the garment workshop again.

At the dinner table, the brothers and sisters chatted.

"Big brother, guess what, I just broke the news in the morning that the lord's mansion was going to recruit a maid for you, big brother, and immediately a large group of young women rushed to inquire about the news. Many of the people who came were daughters of wealthy families. It seems that the drunkard does not mean to drink, and the charm of the eldest brother is extraordinary. Yingyu quipped.

Ouyang Shuo shook his head indifferently and said, "Yu'er, you have to take a good check, we are recruiting maids, not choosing wives and concubines, don't delay the future of your daughter's family." ”

"Big brother is really ruthless, and I don't know what kind of person is worthy of big brother." Yingyu said teasingly.

Ouyang Shuo glared at her, "Eat well, even the eldest brother dares to joke." ”

"Big brother is so domineering." Qing'er was upset for her sister, but her tone was a little wilted.

Ouyang Shuo glanced at Qing'er in surprise, turned his head to look at Yingyu, and asked, "Our little trickster, why is it so quiet today, it's not like her style." ”

Yingyu smiled, "Qing'er is worried about the affairs of the garment workshop." The garment workshop wants to expand its scale, but there is no spare space in the commercial area, and it is basically occupied by the major workshops. ”

Ouyang Shuo knew that this little money fan, Ouyang Shuo really didn't know, whether to be happy or worried, it all fell into the eyes of money. Ouyang Shuo glanced at Qing'er dotingly, and said with a smile: "Silly girl, don't worry, this kind of thing, why don't you tell the eldest brother, the eldest brother will help you solve it." ”

"Big brother is so busy, people are embarrassed to disturb." Qing'er is quite sensible.

Ouyang Shuo shook his head with emotion, he has really been a little negligent with this sister recently.

"Well, don't worry. The new plan for the territory will be introduced soon, and the construction of the second city wall will also begin. After the city wall is built, there will not be a lot of vacant land for you to upgrade the garment workshop. ”

"Really?" Qing'er immediately turned from cloudy to sunny.

"When did Big Brother lie to you?"

"Yay, thank you, big brother!"

"Alright, let's eat quickly!"

"Yes." Qing'er's worries disappeared and she became cheerful again.

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In the afternoon, Ouyang Shuo took the time to go to the City God Temple.

The original "city god" was not a god, but a moat on the outskirts of the city. The earliest meaning of "Chenghuang" is derived from Shui Yong. "The Characteristics of the Suburbs of the Book of Rites" contains: "The Son of Heaven is a big wax eight, and the sacrificial workshop and the water yong." ”

The earliest god of the ditch that the ancients believed in was the "god of water yong", which gradually evolved into the guardian god of the suburbs, that is, the god of the city god. Chenghuang is the lord of a city in the world of gods and ghosts, and his authority is equivalent to that of a county official in the human world. Taoism regards Chenghuang as the god of "cutting off evil and eliminating evil, protecting the country and protecting the country", saying that he can respond to people's invitations, rain when there is a drought, and let go when there is a flood, so as to ensure that the grain is abundant and the people are satisfied.

According to historical documents, there was a City God Temple as early as 239 AD. Since the Tang Dynasty, the counties have sacrificed to the city god, and the custom of worshiping the city god after the Song Dynasty is more common.

The feudal dynasties of the past dynasties included the worship of the city god in the ceremony, mostly for the rain, pray for the sunshine, and the fire of the matter, there is the so-called "God's people are not as good as the city god, and the officials are as close to the people as the order." ”

Since the Ming Dynasty, every month, the county magistrate led the bureaucrats to go to the ceremony, the new official must stay in the temple the day before he arrived, and the next morning he wore the usual clothes to sacrifice to the city god.

The Chenghuang Temple in Shanhai County is naturally built in the cultural and educational area, and is located together with the Mazu Temple, the Yellow Emperor Temple and other temples, gradually forming a group of temples.

After the establishment of the temple, the Department of Culture and Education has begun to arrange personnel to manage and maintain the operation of the temple. (To be continued.) )