In addition to thinking about new talismans, Xia Fan also found time to write a "Self-Rescue Guide for Dealing with Evil Spirits".
This is something he has wanted to do a long time ago.
The above not only introduces the differences between demons, ghosts, and monsters, but also teaches people in detail how to distinguish what evil spirits are and what is hallucinations; if you really encounter evil spirits, how to avoid and save yourself with the help of the tools at hand or the environment around you.
In addition, he specifically mentioned demons at the beginning of the manual.
Considering that the princess has not yet fully taken control of Jinxia City, he only vaguely mentioned that people should actively report to the Privy Council once they encounter monsters.
The greatest significance of this manual is to uncover the mystery of evil spirits and rely on the people themselves to complete the initial identification work.
Master Zhang once mentioned that the alchemists of the Privy Council had no time to pay attention to the small evil incidents in various parts of Shenzhou, but in fact many cases were similar to the experience of the Tian family old lady. As long as the monsters and demons are dealt with properly, there is a high probability that the people of each township and village can solve the problem on their own. For example, using candlelight to restrict the movement of the shadow demon, using rice paper or thin cloth to make the virtual demon visible, etc.
Even if ordinary people can't cope with it, with this booklet, at least wandering monks like his master no longer have to rely on experience to get rid of evil spirits, which can also reduce the harm of evil spirits.
In addition, during this period, the Privy Council Office was not idle either.
With the two "arms" of the evil spirits eradication team led by Zhao Dahai and the criminal investigation team led by Li Xing, Xia Fan has asked the headquarters to investigate suspicious historical evil spirits cases in Jinxia City and nearby towns, and to investigate the past fish that slipped through the net. Make a liquidation.
So far, the two teams have arrested four former murderers, and without exception, they are either country gentry or local bullies, responsible for as many as a dozen lives.
Xia Fan didn't have much good things to say to deal with this kind of scum.
After their identity is verified and the facts of the crime are confirmed, they will all be imprisoned and executed in accordance with the tradition.
The government came to him more than once for this purpose and asked him to stop similar actions beyond his authority, but he refused on the grounds that he was "related to evil spirits."
On the other hand, the princess also put pressure on the government, questioning why the government repeatedly let go of the murderer. The two sides were in a stalemate for a while, which caused a lot of topics among the people.
The locals gradually discovered that this feudal princess did not seem to stay in her own palace like the beauties of heaven in storybooks. She not only frequently traveled to and from the Privy Council Palace, but sometimes even interacted with ordinary people. Then, sit in front of a roadside tea stall and drink a cup of herbal tea.
According to Xia Fan, this move is the most effective way to gain political popularity.
The people of Qi State have never seen such a princess who is so friendly to the people. If someone can have a word with the princess, they can talk to her for several years.
Not to mention the carefully crafted appearance scenes such as chance encounters at the market, visiting the same store, impromptu speeches, etc.
Following a classic routine, the term "Princess Guangping" appeared more and more frequently in people's chats, and the government was naturally put on the opposite side.
It can be said that everything in Jinxia City is developing steadily in the direction expected by Xia Fan and Ning Wanjun.
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To the north of the city is the Wang family's residence.
Several major officials of Jinxia Mansion were privately invited by the Wang family to have dinner together.
Of course, eating is a trivial matter, but the series of actions of the princess and the Privy Council are the major issues that give them headaches.
Now that Wang Yi'an said that he would gather in secret to discuss countermeasures, they were naturally happy to see it happen.
"This life is simply unbearable!" Cui Duyou said angrily before his buttocks were even hot. "That boy Xia Fan from the Privy Council Office is almost kicking me in the face, and the memorial has not been approved yet! Didn't the imperial court see it? Has the Privy Council's hand reached where it shouldn't have been?"
He was in charge of criminal prosecution and prison, so he was the most affected. There are already many officials below complaining about the Ministry's blatant interference in criminal trial powers. This is an important part of the evaluation of political performance. In addition, several old cases have been uncovered for the other party. The gap between the past and the past is even more obvious.
The people who work under him are panicked, and he naturally feels that his authority is threatened.
"The imperial court may not be able to see it. I am afraid that the Gyeonggi Privy Council did not deliberately let Xia Fan out to test the bottom line of the Six Departments." Liu Gongcao sighed, "I am afraid that those alchemists with high eyes have long been dissatisfied with the status quo. The ambition of the wolf is obvious!"
"Damn it, why did Qi Guo become like this!"
"My lords, I don't think the matter is serious yet." The first person to entertain everyone was Wang Qingzhi, the eldest son of Wang Yi'an. As the next successor of the Wang family, he is also a familiar face in Shenzhou officialdom. "In fact, my father has already been engaged in quarrels with three other people in the Privy Council. They have always hated Xia Fan's actions. The main reason why they can do nothing is There are two things."
"I guess one of them is Her Royal Highness the Princess?" Among the several chief officials, the most calm one is undoubtedly the person in charge of Jinxia City, Prefect Xiao.
He was over fifty years old, but he was still full of energy. While his subordinates complained incessantly, he was the only one who calmly drank a small drink.
"Sir, that's exactly it." Wang Qingzhi replied respectfully, "Although the princess is no longer in Shangyuan, her connections must still exist, and the person arrested by the order is indeed related to evil spirits. As long as she exaggerates it a little, the superiors will be able to It’s not difficult to delay judgment.”
"We can't move the princess." Xiao Taishou said bluntly, "Not only can't she move, but we also have to keep a close eye on her, so what's the second point?"
"The second point is that there is currently no Fu Cheng in charge of the Privy Council Office."
Liu Gongcao clapped his hands and said, "Yes, Mr. Zhou is gone, so Xia Fan has no one to control him! If another Fu Cheng comes, wouldn't he be able to pin that kid to death with just a finger?"
"You are right." Wang Qingzhi said with a smile, "Unfortunately, the transfer of the Privy Council is not as convenient as that of the Sixth Division. After all, the alchemists above the fourth grade are like carrots and pitfalls. If we follow the normal process, it may take a year or two. .”
"What if we don't follow the normal process?" Xiao Taishou immediately grasped the key.
“That’s before the end of autumn!”
"Oh?" Others suddenly became interested, "Is this true? How can it be realized?"
The reason why Princess Guangping was able to cause such a fuss was entirely related to Xia Fan - whether it was cracking down on Jianghu gangs or re-investigating old cases, although the princess had gained fame, the perpetrators were always the command department.
"Jinxia City needs an emergency." Wang Qingzhi looked around at the officials sitting there. "When a danger occurs, the Privy Council Warlocks can temporarily fill the missing positions based on seniority. This is the opportunity to give Xia Fan a fatal blow!"
Everyone was speechless for a moment.
Governor Xiao frowned, "Emergency? In Jinxia City?"
"That's right...for example, a pirate attack." Wang Qingzhi raised the corner of his mouth.
"Absurd!" The prefect suddenly stood up, "Do you know what you are talking about? This is the capital of Shenzhou, my territory! You are just the son of a merchant, how can you have the courage to say such wild words!? Where is Wang Yi'an? ?Let your father speak out!"
Having said this, he suddenly shook twice and reached out to hold his forehead.
"Sir, there is no need to be angry with this guy..."
"What nonsense did you say, and you still haven't apologized to the prefect!"
Cui Duyou and Liu Gongcao quickly supported their superiors.
But soon they found that they couldn't stand up straight either.
"Master Xiao is absolutely right, the Wang family has nothing to do except making and selling salt." Wang Qingzhi crossed his hands in front of his mouth, "It is precisely because the Wang family is just an ordinary salt merchant that they are powerless against the pirates. .”
The prefect felt his vision suddenly blur.
Several other officials were not much better. They stumbled a few steps and fell to the ground one by one.
"Wang Qingzhi, what do you want to do..."
He collapsed to the ground and pointed tremblingly.
"I... would like to borrow your heads."
Wang Qingzhi replied calmly.
Those were also the last words that Prefect Xiao heard.