"You have planned to replace it in the future. It is not an exaggeration to let people enjoy a little dividend now."
Chu Ming's playful statement caused everyone to chuckle.
"In fact, our current strength is enough to crush all the forces in the Song Kingdom, but we still have to develop in a low-key manner and not attract the attention of higher sects too early. After all, time is on our side."
"Sir, if you want to actually control the Song Dynasty, the influence of the imperial court and the sect must be eradicated."
"I understand this, but there is no need to use the name of King of Hell."
"No need for the Palace of Hell? Young Master has a new idea?"
"Pull a tiger's skin to make a banner."
"Pull a tiger's skin into a banner?"
Seeing the puzzled looks on everyone's faces, Chu Ming did not give a detailed explanation. Anyway, he would naturally understand it by then. "Regarding the Mausoleum of Emperor Wu, due to the destruction of the Sword Sect, Kunwu Sect and Kuangdao Sect each sent an additional Martial King. The number of Martial Kings has reached Ximing."
"It seems that they attach great importance to Emperor Wu's mausoleum."
"The main reason is that they have been collecting the key for so long without any results, and they are afraid that it will fall into the hands of big forces, and then their situation will be embarrassing."
Shen Luoyan still grasped the psychology of the two major sects very accurately.
"It's not up to them now. Now is not the time to touch them. When the time is right, we will first capture Emperor Wu's mausoleum and then eliminate the two major sects."
Hearing what Chu Ming said, everyone couldn't help but feel excited. Everyone worked hard to improve their strength, wasn't it just to make achievements?
"Is there any new trend in the Black Sect?"
"No, they are still carefully avoiding the scope of Emperor Wu's mausoleum and searching the inner area of Gushe Mountain. However, due to their strength, their losses are not small."
"As long as there is no conflict with us, we still have to keep an eye on them, but be careful not to expose yourself."
"Don't worry, sir. Most of the disciples of the Black Clothes Sect who enter Gushe Mountain are innate warriors, and there are only a few masters. They can't detect our existence at all."
Zhen Gang introduced the situation to Chu Ming in detail. After all, the Six Sword Slaves are now responsible for monitoring the Black Clothes Sect.
After agreeing on all the situations, Chu Ming hurried back to Hedong. He didn't want to attract Yu Niang's "attention".
Regardless of the changes in the outside world, this small town in Hedong seems to have not been affected.
Chu Ming also began to enter a simple life again.
Official duties at the yamen, helping out at Chu's restaurant, the banter among colleagues, and the inevitable embarrassing "personal performances."
Time flies by like this.
"Xiao Tie, I want to draw a character."
"Okay, Master."
Chu Ming's luck this time was far worse than the previous two times. The light beam stayed in the area of the silver head.
Silver Kastu reaches for the stars, the middle stage of the Grandmaster.
Chu Ming did not expect that he did not break through to the King of Wu because of Ximen Chuixue, but reached the King of Wu because of Situ Zhaixing.
It would not be an exaggeration to call him his "lucky star".
Situ Zhaixing is known as the King of Thieves, and his attainments in Qinggong are particularly impressive.
"Situ Zhaixing pays homage to the young master."
"The king of thieves please rise."
"Thank you, sir!"
"You still have to work hard to improve your own strength. Your stealing skills will be of great use to us in the future."
Situ Zhaixing did not expect that he would receive such attention, and was so moved that he could not speak for a moment.
Chu Ming is now very interested in the "Broken Mirror Pill". Can the Sword Sect have a Broken Realm Pill? What about the other two major sects? Will the royal family of the Song Dynasty also have one?
Jian Zong's Realm Breaking Pill was obtained through the auction of the Xihai Chamber of Commerce. So where did the Xihai Chamber of Commerce get the Realm Breaking Pill?
The main reason is that I know too little about Shanhai Continent!
But Chu Ming can't control too much at the moment, but if he can collect all the Mirror-Breaking Pills from the Song Kingdom, he will have several more Martial Kings under his command.
The appearance of Situ Zhaixingdao made all this possible.
"You go to Shengxian Valley to improve your strength first. There will be a task for you in a few days."
Situ Zhaixing was also a restless person. Hearing that he had a mission, he was secretly happy.
The next day, Chu Ming stopped He Jian who had just entered the county government office.
"Let's have a few drinks at Chu's Restaurant tonight."
"Okay! I've been waiting for you, Master Chu, to be my host since I returned home."
He Jian was not polite at all.
"Okay, then let's make an agreement."
"That's a deal."
At night, in the private room on the second floor of the Chu Family Restaurant, Chu Ming and He Jian were both slightly smokey.
"What's wrong with you today? You're just asking about things about the world and the sect. Don't you usually hate these things the most?"
Although he was already a little drunk, He Jian was still sensitive enough to notice Chu Ming's abnormality.
Upon hearing He Jian's question, Chu Ming first let out a long sigh, then picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it all in one gulp. He said painfully, "I always felt that I could live a stable life under the protection of the imperial court. I have never paid much attention to those sects, rivers and lakes you talk about."
"Then why are you interested again now?"
He Jian asked Chu Ming with some pride.
"It's not because of the Jianzong incident. Just because of a disciple, our Hedong County will be massacred. Just because of a young man's woman, the superior sect will be killed without leaving a trace. How can I not be afraid? !”
Seeing Chu Ming's frightened look, He Jian's eyes flashed with deep disdain.
"What's this! There are also those high-level sects and the two holy places. When they start a fire, let alone a small county, even a country like the Song Dynasty can only be destroyed with the flip of a hand."
"Is this so?"
He Jian looked at Chu Ming who looked like he had never seen the world, and the vanity in his heart was greatly satisfied. He pulled him and told him some things about the sect.
"The martial arts characteristics of the Black Clothes Sect actually contain cold attributes? Why is this?"
"Of course it's the characteristic of the technique, what else could it be?"
"Then I understand. If I encounter disciples of the Black Sect in the future, I must stay away from them."
Chu Ming pretended to be frightened.
"I am a disciple of the Black Clothes Sect. You are not even close to me as a brother. I am still far away from you. Considering that I accidentally killed you once before, I will not care about you anymore."
Chu Ming's ignorance of the sect and his shock after learning about the sect's strength all gave He Jian a great sense of spiritual satisfaction.
"If it weren't for me, you would always be a rich man in a small county. How would you know the wonders of the world?"
Although the two of them were changing glasses, He Jian was constantly mocking Chu Ming in his heart.
In the end, it ended with Chu Ming drunk at the wine table.
The two met at the county government office the next day, and Chu Ming could not help but be teased by He Jian again.
In the evening, he received a message from Zuo Lengchan, applying to subdue the water bandits in Yingxia Lake.
After Chu Ming thought about it, he summoned everyone to Shengxian Valley to discuss the matter in three days.
Because of the Chu family spirits, he now has a good reason to go in and out of Hedongcheng.
Moreover, Chu Ming is very popular on weekdays. He has already taken care of everyone in the yamen, and he has never delayed official duties because of his business.
So everyone turned a blind eye to Chu Ming's "absenteeism".
When Chu Ming and Tu Fengsan reached Shengxian Valley, Zuo Lengchan and everyone were already waiting there.
"See Young Master."
"Without courtesy, let's discuss business matters. Zuo Lengchan will tell you why you must conquer the water bandits."
"Sir, Lishui's water transportation is now completely under the control of the Salt Gang. The only factor that can pose a threat to water transportation is the water bandits. It is precisely because of their existence that many bosses dare not transport bulk goods through Lishui. , if this uneasy factor can be removed, the revenue of water transportation can be increased by at least half.”
Seeing Chu Ming's thoughtful expression, Zuo Lengchan continued to say carefully, "This time the county governor's plan to deal with the Salt Gang is to bribe these water bandits. Their existence is always a hidden danger to the development of the Salt Gang."
Chu Ming knew that Zuo Lengchan was telling the truth, but he really had no one in his hands. If the Salt Gang came forward, it would inevitably arouse suspicion from all parties and be detrimental to its development.
"Yingxia Lake has a water surface of 800 miles, and is located at the convergence of Lishui and many water systems. There are many waterways in the Western Zhou Dynasty. This is a battleground for military strategists."
After Zhao Min saw the topography of Yingxia Lake, he put forward his own opinions.
When Shen Luoyan saw Chu Ming's troubled expression, she didn't care to avoid suspicion and said first, "Luoyan wants to have a few words with the young master in private. I don't know if it's convenient for the young master."
Seeing Shen Luoyan with a serious look on her face, Chu Ming came to the wooden house of the military counselor Meiren'er with her.
It is indeed a woman's boudoir. When Chu Ming entered the room, he smelled a faint fragrance.
"Is the young master considering candidates to subdue the water bandits?"
"Luoyan is very thoughtful and can see through my difficulties at a glance. But is there any good way to teach me?"
After Shen Luoyan stabilized his mind, he said firmly, "My subordinates recommend Tu Fengsan."
This was the first time that Shen Luoyan claimed to be a subordinate in front of Chu Ming. Chu Ming was so stunned that he forgot to ask her to excuse herself, so Shen Luoyan bowed in front of him.
When Chu Ming came back to his senses, he gently lifted up Shen Luoyan, and then said softly, "I am just recommending candidates, why bother to mobilize so many troops."
"Because Luo Yan knows the relationship between the young master and Tu Da's master."
yes! After all, Chu Ming's waiting for Tu Fengsan was different from others. He had just "soul-transported" to this strange continent, and the Western Zhou Dynasty was also in danger.
It was Tu Fengsan who accompanied him through the most painful years and developed step by step to where he is today.
He had long been accustomed to Tu Fengsan being by his side, even though he was now the King of Martial Arts, and Tu Fengsan was just the Great Master of Dzogchen.
"Master Tu is the best candidate, not only because of his extraordinary organizational skills, but also because he is well versed in water warfare. He is really the best candidate among us."
"Sir, the head of the Tu family also needs to make contributions!"
Shen Luoyan's last words awakened Chu Ming.
