East Prefecture City, Wang Family mansion. 郡城东面,王家大宅。 A semblance simple carriage stays the moment slightly, Wu Ming lifts the car(riage) curtain, the eye narrows the eyes. 一辆外表朴素的马车略微停留片刻,吴明掀开车帘,眼睛眯起。 „Outside mansion Scarlet Qi like the class/flow, in the mansion the air/Qi of golden yellow extraordinarily good luck fills, indeed may call Huang Residence, the good fortune is prolonged, and massive Secret Virtue(s) protections...... among that golden to become Xing, inevitably was City God Wang Zhong......” “府外赤气如流,府中金黄大吉之气充满,的确可称黄宅,福泽绵长,并且还有大量的阴德守护……中间那一点金色成星,必然是城隍王中了……” „Walks!” “走吧！” Told, Wu Tiehu drove the carriage to leave immediately, in bystander opinion, this stopped the little while is less, at all was not anything, was not extraordinary. 一声吩咐下去,吴铁虎当即赶着马车离开,在外人看来,这停了半刻不到,根本不算什么,丝毫不出奇。 But Wu Ming in the middle of carriage, is actually the surging emotions fluctuates, is unable to restrain oneself: „Two sides one looked, although procurator your family place also has the air/Qi of regulation dignity, composes Order, has Yellow Qi, but obviously is also weak, only copes with Wang Family is still permissible, but adds City God again, then must fall the myself wind......” 但在马车当中的吴明,却是心潮起伏,不能自已:“两边一看,虽然太守府上还有律法威严之气,组成敕令,有着黄气,但也显薄弱,只对付王家还尚可,但再加一个城隍,便要落在下风……” „Even, was lingered by Ash-Black Qi similarly, obviously the catastrophe is not far!” “甚至,同样被灰黑之气萦绕,显然大祸不远了！” When coming Wang Family, Wu Ming goes to the procurator mansion to look specially. 早在前来王家之时,吴明就特意去太守府看过。 Human Dao Dragon Qi, lies in the rule, red regulation dignified composition backbone, control White Qi of civilians, in Prefecture Governor your family place, forms Yellow Qi. 人道龙气,就在于统治,赤色的律法威严组成骨干,统御着平民的白气,又在郡守府上,形成黄气。 But the bonus is so, has the divergence, half, were at least won by the palace. 但饶是如此,还是有着分流,至少一半,都被王府夺走。 Popular sentiment and influence contrast that in this represents, was quite dangerous. 这里面所代表的民心与势力对比,就相当危险了。 „And...... has not held prefecture soldier(s), without military power......” “并且……还不掌郡兵,没有兵权……” Works as one to direct to cause, had been appointed Prefecture military officer(s) Wu Ming, to this inside say/way quite clear. 当过一都指挥使,又被任命过郡尉的吴明,对这里面的道道相当清楚。 A county pattern, is basically similar to a district, there is Prefecture Governor and county assist and Prefecture military officer(s), for the even level highest three senior officials. 一郡格局,基本上与一县非常相似,也有郡守、郡丞、郡尉,为平级最高的三个长官。 The county assist position high and is not in power, only somewhat nominal, at this time reversed to Wang Family, is not fully worth waiting. 这其中,郡丞位高而不掌权,只有些名义,此时又倒向了王家,完全不值得期待。 Remaining Prefecture military officer(s), but the palm 2000 theater box soldiers, this was important! 剩下的郡尉,可掌两千厢兵,这就非常重要了！ When peace, County Magistrate are most also on the palm 300 to 500 soldiers, Prefecture military officer(s) these 2000 soldiers, is entire county almost half of troops, suppressing Prefecture City is only easy. 和平之时,县尉最多也就掌三百到五百兵,郡尉这两千兵,就是整个郡几乎一半的兵力,镇压郡城只在反掌。 „According to the present condition, Wang Family is Clear Phoenix Prefecture only Prefecture Gentry(s), strength first, Li family is Prefecture Governor, actually situated in its, main weak feudal official, danger......, if cannot the military power, unable to display the thunder to exterminate, that can only to prey, whatever butchers......” “按照现在的状况而言,王家乃是楚凤郡唯一的郡望,实力第一,李家乃是郡守,却位居其下,主弱臣强,危险啊……若还不得兵权,不能施展雷霆征诛,那就只能为鱼肉,任凭宰割……” „Young master, City God temple to!” “公子,城隍庙到了！” The Wu Tiehu sound passed on suddenly. 吴铁虎的声音忽然传了进来。 Wu Ming looked out, first sees, is an extremely broad drill ground, front also has the dense and numerous steles, expands repeatedly builds, record that the writer literati leaves behind. 吴明向外一看,首先入目的,就是一个极为广阔的操场,前面又有密密麻麻的石碑,都是多次扩建修筑,文人墨客留下的记述。 Before the temple, the pedestrian is bustling, is quite lively. 庙前,行人熙攘,颇为热闹。 This is usually, if to 1 st and 15 temple fairs, that is the follower like the class/flow, extremely busy. 这还是平时,若是到了初一、十五的庙会,那更是从者如流,热闹非凡。 Proceeds again, is the regular script construction of City God temple. 再往前,就是城隍庙的正体建筑。 This temple occupies a land area of approximately ten mu, south-facing, in has three to enter, is divided into three, first also called the front seat, for the double-eaved roof resting summit double-decked post and panel structure, about had the thing outer gate, was the arc according to the wall, in the wall had the colored giant Qilin image, in entered has the thing horse stable, modelled to throw over saddle Malaysia and groom idol, vivid and lifelike, appeared the dignified military might. 此庙占地约十亩,坐北朝南,内有三进,分为三堂,第一堂亦称前座,为重檐歇山顶双层砖木结构,左右有东西辕门,中为弧形照墙,墙中有彩色巨型麒麟图像,入内有东西马厩,塑有披鞍大马及马夫神像,栩栩如生,显得庄严威武。 In main entrance center, there is a hexagon stage, the stage along the carving flower-and-bird character, all colors paint, the stage top board is the octagon arch, the structure is at the most fine, before the stage, for hall that the audience sees a play, both sides are the small courtyard, outside the courtyard on has the link building, below has the side building, feeds specially women and children seeing a play. 正门内正中,又有六角形戏台,台沿雕刻花鸟人物,五彩油漆,台顶天花板为八角形斗拱,结构精致,台前为观众看戏的大厅,两旁为小天井,天井外上有环楼,下有厢房,专供妇幼看戏之用。 Two also called the middle stall, by the thing has side building six respectively, offered sacrifice to the civil and military judge and Gan Liu General, Fan Xie General, beast of burden General and day nightwalking god and shackles General, 24 under departments and other City God. 二堂又称中座,东西两边各有厢房六间,祀有文武判官、甘柳将军、范谢将军、牛马将军、日夜游神、枷锁将军,二十四司等城隍属下。 About three are Zhonggulou, in the hall the main hall is the City God idol, big palatial, front is suspending is two ten feets, a width five chi (0.33 m) altar, above cup board arranges neatly, is consecrating fresh flower, fruits and melons, liquor tea, incenses and candles and other sacrificial offerings. 三堂左右为钟鼓楼,厅中大殿为城隍神像,高大巍峨,前面摆着长两丈,宽五尺的供桌,上面杯盘整齐排列,供奉着鲜花、瓜果、酒茶、香烛等祭品。 Outside great hall , the gigantic copper furnace, is burning flaming flame, winding incense smoke, after the pilgrim respects the fragrance, so long as invests, fires the ashes immediately. 在大堂之外,又有一个硕大的铜炉,燃烧着熊熊火焰,香烟缭绕,香客敬完香之后,只要一投入进去,就立即烧成灰烬。 „Good meteorology! Takes seriously the meteorology!” “好气象！当真好气象！” At this time, Wu Ming naturally did not go, but watched outside, saw Scarlet Qi like the tide, came, changed into piece of golden in the center, hoped the strength with incense together, changed into some dark strength, in the middle of investment Spirit Land, was together spooky sighs. 这时,吴明自然不进去,只是在外面观看,就见赤气如潮,汹涌而来,又在中心化为一片金色,与香火愿力一起,化为某种冥冥的力量,投入一块灵地当中,就是不由幽幽一叹。 The procurator mansion meteorology, is centered on the regulation, Human Dao Dragon Qi of control common people! 太守府气象,乃是以律法为核心,统御万民的人道龙气！ But this City God temple Destiny, is actually centered on Virtuous merit and lucky report, to hope the strength, can be of help Secret Virtue(s), the good fortune is prolonged. 而这城隍庙气运,却是以功德、福报、愿力为核心,能助益阴德,福泽绵长。 If by vast dignified, is Human Dao Dragon Qi is naturally more abundant plans, but is well-established, prolonged immortal, is actually Divinity Destiny must surpass a head. 若论浩大威严,自然是人道龙气更盛一筹,但源远流长,经久不朽,却是神祗气运要超出一头。 „This is......” “这是……” At this time examines carefully again, Wu Ming complexion somewhat gets angry: „Good guts!” 此时再细看,吴明面色就有些发怒:“好胆！” Actually sees the little red stars, is twining Army Qi, in investment City God Destiny. 却是见得一点点赤色星辰,缠绕着军气,就投入城隍气运之中。 Immediately knows, this City God faith, such as an invisible big net is common, is the Wang Family series, forms the complicate network. 立时就知道,这城隍信仰,却如一张无形的大网一般,为王家串联,形成盘根错节的网络。 Looks at this situation, in the middle of the prefecture soldier(s) middle and upper level military officer, had won over much, at heart was one cool. 看这情况,郡兵当中的中上层将领,就有不少被拉拢了,心里就是一凉。 „If Wang Family begin, once were caught the handle, is of one mind the mishap, but now, actually by the City God faith series, extremely covert......, if not I have Heavenly Eye, generally Dao Cultivator, even if opened Spiritual Eye, but also really could not discover......” “若是王家自己动手,一旦被抓到把柄,就是齐心不测,但现在,却是以城隍信仰串联,极为隐蔽……若非我有天眼,一般修道者,纵然开了灵眼,还真发现不了……” Wu Ming sneers, will distinguish again carefully, suddenly shakes. 吴明冷笑一声,正要再细细分辨,忽然就是一震。 incense winds around, wishing the strength to become in the middle of the artificial flower with gold-foil, sees Spirit Land to vibrate, appears a golden person's shadow, bringing the pupil of pure gold to look. 香火缭绕,愿力结为金花当中,就见得灵地震动,浮现出一个金色的人影,带着赤金的眸子就望了过来。 „This must be City God Wang Zhong! Evidently, actually missed Echelon!” “此必是城隍王中！看样子,却还是差了一点位格！” The 5th Grade Prefecture City tutelary god of city, must to the pure gold, this person have finally the a trace red all over the body, obviously cannot be complete. 五品郡城隍,必为通体纯金,此人却还带着最后一丝赤色,显然是不能圆满。 But even so, in the middle of this Prefecture City, the Yin-world ghostdom, it contains all living things Great Luck, making a move must be earth-shaking, even True Daoist must evade the point temporarily. 但即使如此,在此郡城当中,阴世冥界,它包含众生大运,出手必是石破天惊,连真人都要暂避锋芒。 „We walk! Other do not need to stroll, returns to the inn directly!” “我们走！其它也不必逛了,直接回客栈！” Present Wu Ming, naturally is not an opponent, wiped the stabbing pain eye, is exhorting. 现在的吴明,自然更加不是对手,抹了抹刺痛的眼睛,就是嘱咐着。 „Good!” “好嘞！” Although does not know own Young Master is making anything, but Wu Tiehu actually keeps one's mouth shut, did not ask, puts up the carriage to leave slowly. 虽然不知道自家少爷到底在做什么,但吴铁虎却是守口如瓶,丝毫不问,架着马车缓缓离开。 At nightfall. 入夜。 Ma Family's Old Inn, in dwelling, lights like bean. 马家老店,宅院之内,一点灯火如豆。 Wu Ming sits cross-legged to sit, is actually contemplating today's experience. 吴明盘膝而坐,却是冥想着今日所见所闻。 „single view the meteorology, this county Wang Family first, Prefecture Governor mansion can only arrange at second, at this time, the tendency of Prefecture military officer(s), was very important...... was a pity, this person seems to be impartial, under the military authority was actually corroded much by City God......” “单论气象而言,本郡王家第一、郡守府只能排在第二,这时候,郡尉的倾向,就很重要了……可惜,此人似乎不偏不倚,底下军权却被城隍侵蚀了不少……” Wu Ming knows seizing every opportunity of this Divinity faith profoundly. 吴明是深刻知晓这种神祗信仰的无孔不入的。 The ordinary soldiers, and even does the military officer, always have the family member? 普通士卒,乃至军官,都总有家人吧？ The City God temple attendant in charge of incense and ceremonies, after may borrow dwelling, slowly influence, although time-consuming in the course of time, but must be possible to receive the effect. 城隍的庙祝,就可借得后宅,慢慢影响,虽然耗时日久,但必可收得奇效。 When the day of successfully accomplished, even if Prefecture military officer(s) did not agree, is unable. 等到大功告成之日,纵然郡尉不同意,也是无法了。 „Did not say that time, now already very dangerous......” “不说那时,现在就已经很危险了……” The Wu Ming pupil is spooky, although has not seen Sir Prefecture Governor and Wang Family Patriarch meteorology thoroughly, but by family residence view it, must be a person such as dragon Panhu secludes, a person is on the decline. 吴明眸子幽幽,虽然还未彻底见得郡守大人与王家家主的气象,但由家宅观之,必是一人如龙盘虎踞,一人日薄西山。 Read hence, had the decision. 一念至此,却是有了决定。 Puts out a hand into the bosom, takes out Suihou Pearl, in the pearly luster shining white, sees the air/Qi of golden and azure ascends, there is Purple Qi together, resembles the flood dragon python, the vicissitude is uncertain. 伸手入怀,取出随侯珠,珠光莹白中,就见其中金青之气升腾,又有一道紫气,似蛟似蟒,浮沉不定。 Also takes out together the coiled dragon jade pendant, this jade pendant quality can only say commonly, only then the engraver is good, the coiled dragon somewhat expressive meaning, is today plays, thing that buys conveniently. 又取出一块蟠龙玉佩,这玉佩品质只能说寻常,只有雕工不错,蟠龙有些传神之意,乃是今日游玩,随手买下的东西。 This coiled dragon, refers to being dormant in the place has not ascended to heaven, or does to coil the dragon of encirclement, the folk has the view, said that this coiled dragon is inferior Flood Dragon does not have corner/horn inferior Water Dragon. 这蟠龙,指的是蛰伏在地而未升天,又或者作盘曲环绕之龙,民间就有着说法,说这蟠龙是逊于蛟龙的没角下等水龙。 But «Imperial Readings of the Taiping Era» also has the cloud: „Coiled dragon, the height four zhang (3.33 m), the azure black, the pinkish morbid leucorrhea like Jinwen, often along with the water, enters in sea. Poisonous, offends somebody dies.” 而《太平御览》又有云:“蟠龙,身长四丈,青黑色,赤带如锦文,常随水而下,入于海。有毒,伤人即死。” Actually and so on mixed up the coiled dragon and flood dragon and snake. 却是把蟠龙和蛟、蛇之类混在一起了。 Regardless how saying that this coiled dragon, has dragon nature eventually, Echelon must reside above the python, is inferior in Flood Dragon. 不论怎么说,这蟠龙,终究有着龙性,位格要居于蟒蛇之上,又逊色于蛟龙。 „This Echelon, is nothing more or less, was quite suitable......” “这个位格,不多不少,就比较适宜了……” Wu Ming chuckle, complexion transfers solemnly and respectfully, 1 of fingertip on Suihou Pearl points. 吴明轻笑一声,面色又转为肃穆,指尖在随侯珠上一点。 Wēng Wēng! 嗡嗡！ During slight dragon recited, a wisp thin such as sent the silk, has the blue and purple color Dragon Qi, was extracted. 轻微的龙吟当中,一缕细如发丝,又带着青紫之色的龙气,就被抽出。 „Chi!” “敕！” Wu Ming at this time is the lord of Suihou Pearl, silent secret art, wipes on the coiled dragon jade pendant this Dragon Qi. 吴明此时乃是随侯珠之主,默法诀,将这丝龙气在蟠龙玉佩上一抹。 The jade pendant flashes through a radiance in vain, azure is faint, there is Purple Qi flashes to pass, after the moment, the phenomenon vanishes completely does not see. 玉佩徒然闪过一阵光华,青色隐隐,又有紫气一闪而逝,片刻后,异象又全部消失不见。 „Became!” “成了！” Wu Ming sees this, was gratified smiles, examines carefully. 吴明见此,却是欣慰一笑,细细看了。 Sees this jade pendant not many changes, but the coiled dragon as if becomes more vivid flexible, has soaring faintly condition. 就见这玉佩没有多少变化,只是蟠龙似乎变得更加生动灵活,隐隐有腾飞之态。 But in the middle of Suihou Pearl, gold/metal azure cloudy aura surges, before no other two kinds, purple snake small extremely slight a trace, if not observe carefully, is almost hard to detect. 而随侯珠当中,金青色云气翻腾,与之前别无两样,只有紫蛇似小了极其细微的一丝,若不细心观察,几乎难以发觉。 „This Earth Dragon's Qi, is very sufficient......” “这地龙之气,还是很充足么……” Wu Ming sees this, smiles: „Originally enough has my practice to True Daoist, now sends out a trace, could not be regarded anything...... and...... this Dragon Qi is I offers a sacrifice to refine, bestows...... accepted, then has karma, in the future the achievement, will probably ten times of returns, if with me for enemy, will also be restrained......” 吴明见此,就是一笑:“本来就足够我修炼到真人有余,现在送出一丝,也算不得什么……并且……这龙气乃是我所祭炼、所赠送……收下了,便是有着因果,日后成就,非得十倍回报,并且,若与我为敌,还会被克制……” „Prefecture Governor does not beat Wang Family, is the form makes it so, the royal government declines, is unable to borrow the strength, instead achievement trapped/sleepy lock, but at this time, delivered this thing in the past, shook off the shackles inevitably, Flying Dragon In The Sky!” “郡守不敌王家,乃是形式使然,朝廷式微,无法借力,反而成就困锁,而此时,送了这物过去,就必然挣脱枷锁,飞龙在天！” Changes from bad to good all the same strength, transporting the hero is not free. 时来运转皆同力,运去英雄不自由。 Before, although Prefecture Governor grasped the principle of righteousness status, without attaining the Wang Family handle, were awed by the regulation, instead cannot do how ugly. 之前,郡守虽然掌握大义名分,但只要没有拿到王家把柄,慑于律法,反而不能做得多么难看。 But if stimulates the heart of independence, that has absolute power over somebody, Pok mishap, was naturally different. 但若激发自立之心,那就是生杀予夺,威福不测,自然就不同了。 „...... It is not each Fate Standard, may enjoy this a trace Dragon Qi, must investigate fortune-tellings not be possible......” “不过……也不是每个命格,都可消受这一丝龙气的,非得一个个考究命理不可……” Wu Ming is at a loss suddenly smiles: „Does not know that my, selected the hidden dragon?” 吴明忽自失一笑:“也不知我这个,算不算点了潜龙？” Easy to become cloud, the turning over the palm is the rain, even affects the Earth Dragon situation, lord of the county, is calm, a tranquility , really is really the calibre is to people deep and heavy/thick, but Wu Ming actually not joyful, has seen Overgod Palace All Heavens and Myriad Worlds, success and failure of the city place, what was also considered as? 反掌成云,覆手为雨,甚至影响地龙大势,一郡之主,却又波澜不惊,一片平静,对常人而言,真真是器量深沉而厚重,但吴明却没有多欣喜,见过主神殿的诸天万界,一城一地之得失,又算得了什么？