With so many capable sons, the pressure on King Ji Chang of Xibo to govern the country cannot be said to be very great, it can only be said to be almost zero.
Although the eldest son Bo Yikao had not yet awakened his true spirit, his talents were unanimously recognized by everyone in Xiqi.
Ji Chang handed over the government affairs to him with confidence.
The second son, Ji Fa, was responsible for the military forces of Xiqi.
From time to time, he sent troops to the northwest to attack the remaining forces of the Qiang.
The third son, Ji Xian, has not yet awakened due to a minor problem with Emperor Haotian's "alarm clock".
So he was easily fooled by Ji Dan into co-compiling the "Book of Changes".
According to Fuxi's thoughts, the main body of the "Book of Changes" is divided into three parts.
The first part is "Lianshan Yi".
Because it resembles clouds coming out of a mountain, which is endless, and starts with the Gen hexagram, like a continuous mountain, it is named Lianshan.
"Lianshan" uses the six qi of the four seasons as a guide for prosperity and decline, the six jia symbols as coordinates for judging good and bad luck, and the three yuan and nine cycles as time and space conversion.
The second part is "Gui Zang Yi".
This section begins with the Kun hexagram, representing the return and storage of all things under the earth. Each symbol is centered around "qi": weather qi represents return, earth qi represents storage, wood qi represents birth, wind qi represents movement, fire qi represents growth, water qi represents nurturing, mountain qi represents stopping, and metal qi represents killing.
The third part was named "Zhou Yi"
It begins with the Qian hexagram and is divided into two parts, the upper part has thirty hexagrams and the lower part has thirty-four hexagrams, for a total of sixty-four hexagrams. Each hexagram has six lines, for a total of three hundred and eighty-four lines.
The three hundred and eighty-four hexagrams contain the great principles of heaven and earth and the ultimate truth of the universe.
It can be said that compiling these three scriptures is an extremely huge project.
It is also a great achievement that laid the foundation for the eternal destiny of humanity in Journey to the West.
Once this task is completed, the turbulence of qi caused by the Zhou replacing the Shang can be smoothly transitioned and will not affect the next stage of the gods' plans.
It can even benefit future generations and shine forever.
As for such an achievement, Fuxi, oh no, it was Ji Chang himself who only started it, laid most of the framework, and then left after the work was done, leaving the rest of the burden to his good sons.
This style of making the cake and then distributing it to everyone is very Fengqi!
Ji Chang's trust also made Ji Dan and others feel both sad and happy.
"Ah~~, do I still have to thank him?"
Ji Dan (Jie Yin) was feeling extremely complicated at this time.
As a great ancient religion that "bears the responsibility of supporting one side", Western religion is also well-known for its lack of merit.
This is not the first time that the Western leader has personally taken action to earn merit.
Therefore, Ji Dan was happy to take over the task of compiling the "Book of Changes".
But this identity is really embarrassing.
"Fourth brother, don't worry about this. At least from now on you are the Duke of Zhou, and you also have the title of Yuansheng. You are much better than us."
In the Kun position, Ji Zai, with dark circles under his eyes, yawned while holding a scripture. “But considering your merits and good fortune, it’s okay to call you father twice.”
"What does Ji Zai's matter have to do with the Great Elder of the Qilin Clan?"
When has the ancient god of fun ever really cared about something like face?
Everyone is keen on changing their identities, isn't it because it makes it easier to get things done when they go out?
Ji Du, who was sitting in the Dui position, also nodded: "Tenth brother is right."
"Originally I wanted to go to Shang, but I accidentally ended up in Xiqi. Fortunately, Daoist Fellow Fuxi didn't let me down."
"Now it seems that Xiqi is still pretty good."
Ji Du said: "Once the Book of Changes is published, it will become the most important book in this world. By then, each of us will be a hero to humanity, and even if we return to the Primordial Realm, we will be favored by humanity."
Although it's a bit embarrassing to call him dad.
But luck and merit are really good!
Sitting on the throne of Zhen was King Wen's sixth son, Ji Zhenduo.
Compared with other philosophers, he has a more composed demeanor, his facial features are deep and three-dimensional, and his brows reveal a firmness and calmness.
At this moment, he was looking straight ahead, sitting upright and carving the hexagram with meticulous movements.
Hearing the brothers' exchange, he also put down his carving knife and said generously, "I didn't expect that fellow Daoist Jianbing's thoughts are so insightful!"
Ji Du smiled as he looked at Ji Zai and Ji Zhenduo: "I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Meng Zhang and Fellow Daoist Bai Heng to come."
Among the four supreme beings, apart from the Vermillion Bird Lingguang God who guards the South Sky, only the Azure Dragon Mengzhang is more serious.
I didn't expect him to come too.
As for the Qilin clan, they have rarely appeared.
In fact, they have recovered after countless years of cultivation, and there are many strong people in the clan.
It’s just that Emperor Mo Lin was beaten into autism during the ancient battle.
As a result, all the Qilins, big and small, rarely go out due to this influence, and the whole family stays at home.
It is truly a miracle that Great Elder Bai Heng can come.
Feeling Ji Du's gaze, Ji Zai smiled helplessly: "Actually, there's nothing I can do."
"The Emperor Mo would never come, and Shenglin has fled to Chaoge."
"For such a major event as the revival of the ancestor, it's impossible for my Qilin clan not to send even one of its most powerful people, right?"
Ji Dan smiled and said, "Anyway, we have Daoist Jianbing here, along with Daoist Zhen Yuanzi and Daoist Hongyun, so it's okay if they really don't come."
As Ji Dan spoke, he handed the completed part of the tortoise shell forward and called in his nineteenth brother Ji Ying, who was eavesdropping outside the door.
"Xiaojiu, please take inventory."
Ji Chang's youngest son Ji Ying is only seven years old now.
His face is fair and pure, full of vitality, his nose is small and straight, slightly upturned, quite playful and cute, like a little boy.
"Fourth brother, 'Lianshan' has a total of 80,000 words, and we've only finished 3,000 so far. You guys need to work harder!"
The smile on Ji Ying's face was innocent, and his eyes were like two bright stars, sparkling with lively light, revealing innocence and curiosity.
"I know, I know."
Ji Dan looked at his youngest brother. He smiled and ruffled Ji Ying's hair, saying, "Go and urge your third brother. He hasn't submitted his results for 'Returning to the Tibetan Plateau' for three days."
"Oh, okay, I'll go urge him right away." Ji Ying responded.
After checking them himself, he held a pile of tortoise shells in both hands, stood on tiptoe, and carefully placed them into the prepared storage box, and then skillfully put on the forbidden spell.
"Done."
Ji Ying said goodbye to his brothers, then carried his suitcase on his back, took his short legs and trotted towards the hall where Ji Xian was.
"Third brother, third brother!"
"Fourth brother asked me to hurry you up!"
Before Ji Ying arrived, her childish voice had already reached the ears of Ji Xian and others.
"Little Nineteen is here?"
Ji Xian was startled. He looked at Ji Wu, Ji Zheng and the others and said hurriedly, "Quick, quick, put all these away!"
brush!
brush!
brush!
Several fairy lights flashed by, and Ji Xian and others collected all the delicious food and bells and tripods in the hall at an extremely fast speed.
Ji Wu, who was extremely meticulous, even used his sleeve to change the air in the hall.
When Ji Ying came in, he saw several brothers who were either sitting upright, or pondering with their heads down, or scratching their ears and cheeks, trying "hard" to comprehend the hexagram.
"Brothers are serious!"
Seeing this scene, the little boy showed a relieved smile on his face.
He gradually slowed down his steps, fearing that he would disturb Ji Xian and the others.
"Is Xiaojiu here to inspect the results again?"
Ji Wu pretended to turn his head suddenly and looked at the little boy who was tiptoeing towards him with a smile.
He put down the hexagram, stretched out his strong hands to pull Ji Ying over, and then pinched the other's nose.
"Ah! Brother Seven is teasing me again!"
Ji Ying blushed, he struggled to run away, and hid behind Ji Xian in a moment.
"Third brother, it was Fourth brother who asked me to come. They have completed another thousand words!"
Ji Ying stared at Ji Xian's face, counting on her fingers for him to see, and then said seriously, "'Gui Zang' is expected to have 4,300 words, and you have only completed 855 words. It's far from enough!"
After hearing this, Ji Xian coughed twice and said, "There's no rush for this, there's no rush for this ."
During this period, he comprehended the Eight Trigrams of the Later Heaven and sorted out the "Gui Zang". Not only did he sort out 855 words, he also activated his own "alarm clock".
That is why, after awakening, Haotian celebrated with Ji Wu (Zhen Yuanzi), Ji Zheng (Hongyun) and others.
Seeing Ji Ying staring at Haotian suspiciously, Hongyun quickly came to the rescue: "Actually, we still have some results."
As they talked, the brothers whispered to each other for a while, and soon they pieced together a hexagram of nearly a hundred words.
These were all done while they were slacking off.
Ji Ying first read the content of the hexagram, then reviewed it against the general outline, and put it away after confirming that it was correct.
"Including the previous words, the total is 942. Brothers need to keep working hard!"
Ji Ying's serious attitude made the brothers who just wanted to continue slacking off feel deeply guilty.
"Don't worry, Xiaojiu, we will definitely work hard!"
Zhen Yuanzi, wearing Ji Wu's vest, looked serious and repeatedly assured Ji Ying.
Haotian looked at the clever little boy, his eyes turned, and he immediately had an idea.
He said, "Little Nineteen, our progress here is too slow and we are in urgent need of manpower. Father always says you are smart, do you want to come and help us?"
"This way, I can prove myself!"
Hongyun, Zhen Yuanzi and others looked at each other, then chuckled and joined the ranks of fooling people.
"Yes, yes, Xiaojiu, we really need you!"
"Come and help us!"
Faced with the flattery of a group of black-hearted brothers, Ji Ying showed a hesitant look.
He was tempted.
"Well..."
Just as Ji Ying was about to speak, a cough suddenly sounded behind him.
A slender figure suddenly appeared in the hall.
"San Yisheng?"
Ji Xian and others were stunned.
[Fellow Daoist Cangli, the timing of your appearance is truly fortuitous.]
There was a hint of resentment in Haotian's eyes.
San Yisheng blinked.
[Who is Cangli? I am a loyal fan of Lady Nuwa—Bai Chi!]
After exchanging glances, San Yisheng said to Ji Ying, "Young Master, the Marquis asked me to pick you up."
"Father is looking for me?"
Ji Ying looked back at San Yisheng, then at Haotian and the others. He looked a little apologetic and said, "Brothers, you are busy. I will leave first."
Then he followed San Yisheng and prepared to leave Ji Xian's bedroom.
When he reached the palace gate, Ji Ying suddenly stopped and looked back at his brothers who were pretending to work.
He made a face and said, "I'm only seven years old now, still a child, don't try to fool me!!"
"According to the laws of our Xiqi, doing this is illegal!"
After saying that, Ji Ying grabbed San Yisheng and ran away.
Only Haotian and others were left looking at each other in bewilderment.
"This little peacock is really interesting."
Everyone couldn't help but smile.
…
Since leaving Chaoge, Jiang Ziya has lived the life of a fisherman and woodcutter on the riverbank.
He kept Mingyu's words in mind.
A straw raincoat, a fishing rod, a hook, and a small boat—that's all he has.
He indulged himself in swimming in rivers and fishing in the seas.
He saw his own world.
"Fisherman! Fisherman!"
Jiang Ziya laughed loudly among the rivers, lakes and seas. He knew that he would eventually become a fisherman.
A fisherman who fishes for princes!
I don't know when, but Jiang Ziya began to look a little old.
Looking back at Chaoge City, my temples have turned gray!
But the ruthless years can only turn his hair white, but cannot corrupt his spirit.
His eyes were frighteningly bright.
See the world, see the mountains and rivers, see all things, see all living beings!
Along the way, Jiang Shang has seen so much.
And these are far beyond the reach of a small city like Chaoge.
Even if there are gods, ghosts, demons, witches, and even saints in that city!
After seeing the vast world, Jiang Ziya finally chose to travel west.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, how about I let Nezha escort you?"
On the coast of the East China Sea, at Chentang Pass, Li Jing and his son politely escorted Jiang Ziya out of the city.
"Thank you for your kindness, General Li, but Jiang Shang needs to complete the final journey westward by himself."
Jiang Ziya politely declined the kindness of Li Jing and his son.
He leaned on a fishing rod engraved with eighty-four talismans, measured the land step by step, and headed west.
Nezha looked at the figure disappearing in the distance. He couldn't help but look up at the sky and saw a wisp of clear air descending from the darkness and hanging on Jiang Ziya's head.
As Jiang Ziya traveled westward, the clear air grew rapidly.
It has the potential to fill the world!
"Old Man Jiang is about to become a saint!"
Nezha muttered.
Li Jing shook his head: "It might be an exaggeration to say he is a saint, but he is definitely a saint."
He felt the changes in the military avenue.
In that vast river, there is also such an old man who is heading towards his own peak!
Taigong's Six Strategies are so powerful that they are unreasonable!
Nezha nodded in agreement: "With the divine whip in his hand, if he's not a saint, who is?"
"Wait, you said he was holding the magic whip?" Li Jing was stunned for a moment, "That fishing rod?"
"yes!"
Nezha nodded: "Isn't this obvious?"
Li Jing smiled bitterly: "That's it. From now on, if the military gods of war gather together, he will take the main seat, and I, your father, will have to stand aside!"
Their military ranking is relatively simple.
First look at the battle record, second look at the military strength.
In terms of battle records, the saints are similar.
But Jiang Taigong is holding a magic whip and asks you if you are afraid?!
…
Just when Li Jing was worrying about his position as a military strategist, the gods from east to west in the Journey to the West universe were also worried.
Because Taigong is here!
When he left, he was Jiang Ziya, and when he returned, he was Jiang Taigong!
The only thing that remains unchanged is that he is still a fisherman.
But now, most people have become his fish.
Jiang Ziya leaned on his fishing rod and headed west.
All the gods in the world retreated.
"I can't afford to offend you, I can't afford to offend you!"
This is his world.
This is his avenue.
Whoever shows up will be caught!
Of course, what most people don’t know is that there are really not many people in this world who are worthy of Taigong’s bait.
"Daoyou, please lend me this precious place for a night!"
Jiang Ziya might be tired from walking.
On a starry night, he stopped among the blue waves.
"Please, please!"
The gods in the blue waves moved overnight and even handed over their power.
Jiang Ziya sat here all night.
I also fished all night.
In just this one night, he grew older, but his eyes grew brighter.
"Thank you, fellow Daoist!"
Jiang Ziya poured all the fish in the fish basket back into the blue waves.
This made the gods in the dark feel deeply sorry.
"Hey~, apart from my Dragon King, I guess Grandpa wouldn't look down on anyone else."
The god watched Taigong leave, and just when he was about to return, he suddenly saw a ray of light.
He came to the place where Jiang Ziya was fishing, where a talisman was left.
"No taboos?"
And this is the harvest?
The god, overjoyed, picked up the talisman and bowed to the west in thanks.
At this moment, a voice came to his ears, carrying the unique salty and humid smell of the East China Sea.
"From now on, you are also the Dragon King!"
ah?
The god was stunned on the spot.
I'm only in charge of such a small pond, and you want me to be the Dragon King?
Do I deserve it?