Chapter 150: The Goddess's Chariot
The so-called education is something that happens imperceptibly.
Last year, he gathered a group of foxes. Among them, Gong Mengbi beheaded several foxes with serious and irredeemable sins on the spot, and took the rest as fox prisoners.
They were given different sentences according to the severity of the crimes they committed, and were allowed to make meritorious contributions while serving their sentences.
These fox prisoners wait for orders at Fox Hill. They do all the hard work so that other foxes can study with peace of mind without having to worry about their daily life, food and accommodation.
Although Gong Mengbi did not allow them to transform into human form, he allowed them to study.
In order to escape their sinful fox bodies, they had worked harder than other foxes this past year. They had attended lectures on scriptures and spiritual practices, and through this subtle influence, they had already become very different from before.
Now that he has such awareness and performance, Gong Mengbi feels very relieved.
Gong Mengbi said, "There's no need for this. You're guilty because you made mistakes in the past. Since I've allowed you to study, you're now part of Fox Court. There's no need to hide."
"I've seen your performance over the past year. After the assessment, I'll re-determine your sentences. It's a great virtue to be able to correct one's mistakes. So, get ready. I'll lift the ban on your transformations in the next few days."
The fox prisoners' eyes filled with tears after hearing this. They thanked Gong Mengbi and then left one after another.
Only Gong Mengbi was left standing in front of the altar. The training teacher of the Fox Academy waited until the foxes had left before he faced the statue of Mount Tai to calm his emotions.
"Your Majesty, I am not without selfish motives regarding the Fox Courtyard, but my public interest outweighs my personal interests. I only hope that my wish can be fulfilled, and that all the wild foxes in the world will have a good outcome."
He couldn't tell anyone else about his worries, but if he told the Queen Mother of Mount Tai, there would be no problem.
Thanks to the great responsiveness and benevolence of the Goddess of Mount Tai, Gong Mengbi can vent his complaints without having to do everything himself.
The next day, Gong Mengbi ordered all the foxes and fox prisoners to sweep the courtyard and roads, and tidy up the Fox Courtyard and Fox Hill.
Fox Hill was planted with many fragrant flowers and herbs. Gong Mengbi had been directing the fox prisoners to plant them since last year. They were planted in different places according to their different habits, and they were allowed to take good care of them.
Fox Hill has long been shrouded in mist, relying on fumigation with spices and then using magic to bless it, thus concealing it from ordinary eyes. The demand for spices is huge, so they need to grow some of it themselves to alleviate the pressure.
In addition, the scent of herbs and fragrant flowers is refreshing and can strengthen positive energy and drive away negative energy, which is also very beneficial to the practice of these foxes.
At this time, people pick fragrant herbs and flowers, and hang or burn them to transform Fox Hill and Fox Courtyard into a treasure land with pure air, waiting for the arrival of immortals.
After sweeping and cleaning, fragrant herbs and flowers are added to the soup, and the fox cubs and fox prisoners are allowed to bathe and change clothes, to keep clean and solemn, to calm their minds and wait for the gods. This is the fasting method in the fasting and offering ceremony.
On the third day, even though the foxes were nervous, the goddess's carriage arrived as scheduled.
First, I heard a clear bird song, the sound was crisp, like a phoenix.
Then, two road cleaners dressed in dark blue came in the air, holding two precious flags. On each flag, there were two nine-tailed foxes embroidered with gold and silver threads.
As the precious flag passed through the sky, it stirred up auspicious air. Within this auspicious air, two flying dragons pulled the chariot and arrived on the clouds.
On the palanquin was the Fairy Qingyao, riding a flying dragon. Beside it stood Xun Jijiu, atop auspicious clouds on the left, followed by Doctor Huang. The Dean of Education and the Doctor of Literature and Economics stood to the right.
On the sedan chair was a goddess, dressed in purple, with a solemn demeanor and a beauty that seemed to have captured all the beauty in the world, making people dare not look directly at her.
The road cleaner led the flying dragon to land on the Fox Hill. The flying dragon let out a long cry, scaring all the foxes in the Fox Yard.
"It's a dragon!" the foxes whispered.
Gong Mengbi said, "Be quiet, and follow me to welcome the goddess."
Gong Mengbi was in the lead, followed by the two gentlemen, and then Kang Wen, they led all the foxes out of the Fox Courtyard to welcome the Jade Fairy Goddess.
The road clearing envoy raised the cloud flag and led the flying dragon to prevent it from causing trouble. Fairy Qingyao supported the goddess's hand and dismounted the sedan chair. Gong Mengbi then stepped forward to greet the headmaster, chief priest, dean, and doctor of the Tianhu Academy.
"Student Gong Mengbi respectfully welcomes the headmaster!"
"Welcome the goddess!" The foxes greeted in unison.
The Jade Fairy Goddess stood on Fox Hill, looked around, and saw the curling air. She was very satisfied in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face.
Fairy Qingyao said, "Everyone, get up."
Gong Mengbi then got up with Fox Child and welcomed the people from Tianhu Courtyard to Fox Child Courtyard.
The first thing you see is the towering archway with the three words "Huziyuan" written on it, which was written by Gong Mengbi.
Xun Jijiu took a look and said, "Dr. Hu, your teaching of the classics is quite good. Gong Huhui's fox book has some strength in writing."
The doctor of liberal arts and economics has the surname Hu, which is the most common surname among foxes and also the surname of a large family among foxes.
Dr. Huang holds a doctorate in spiritual practice, while Dr. Hu holds a doctorate in literature and economics. However, Dr. Huang supervised Gong Mong-pil, making him his mentor. While Dr. Hu taught literature and economics, Gong Mong-pil could simply address him as "Mr.", "Doctor," or "Teacher."
Hearing Xun Jijiu's praise, Dr. Hu glanced at Siye and chuckled dryly, "The master leads you to the door, but the practice is up to you. You've put a lot of hard work into creating the word Gonghuhui, so how dare I take credit for it?"
Gong Mengbi quickly said, "No, it's because of Dr. Hu's extraordinary talent and his teaching by example."
Dr. Hu just smiled and said nothing more.
Once you enter the Fox Courtyard, you'll see pavilions and towers, filled with the aroma of flowers, herbs, and incense like clouds.
Gong Mengbi led them to the altar and ordered all the fox children to wait quietly in the school.
The Jade Fairy Goddess looked at the statues of Mount Tai and herself on the altar and smiled.
But the Dean sighed, "It's a pity that the statues of the Empress and the Goddess are a little off, and it's hard to depict their elegance."
Gong Mengbi's expression remained unchanged as he smiled and said, "Reporting to the Minister, the Empress and the Goddesses possess immense powers, which cannot be expressed by mere wooden and clay sculptures. Therefore, the statues we erect are not meant to represent the form of immortals or saints, but to embody the heart of the Tao."
Siye glanced at Gong Mengbi in surprise and said, "You put it very well."
Gong Mengbi's expression remained unchanged, he lowered his head slightly and said nothing more.
Xun Jijiu said in a businesslike manner, "I'm here today to assess your Fox Academy. First, we'll assess your teachings. Your teachers, Dr. Huang and Dr. Hu, will assess the cultivation and literary skills of the Fox disciples you've taught."
"This is your fox teaching. In addition, I have sent a messenger to Wuning County to investigate fox affairs, to see if there are any fox spirits causing evil and harming the people under your jurisdiction. This is a common practice."
"Finally, I would like to ask Su Siye to examine you and the teachers you hired to see if you have real talent and can teach good students."
"If you can pass all three tests, then congratulations."
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