Special War God

Chapter 184: Xiuzhou Governor.

Zuoqiu Juemin asked in confusion, "Are we useless now? Are we going back now? The sect has a lot of affairs to deal with, so it would be better to go back earlier."

Xia Zhongnan replied: "I still have a private matter that needs your help."

Everyone was quite surprised. They had never heard of Xia Zhongnan making such a request before. They all looked at him curiously and waited for what to say next.

However, Xia Zhongnan remained silent for a long time, and everyone became anxious. Zhao Delin urged: "Xiao Fei, if you have something to say, it's okay to speak directly. Do you have any reservations?"

Xia Zhongnan then spoke: "I am going to ask you for help next. Although it is my personal matter, it may put you in danger. I am hesitating whether I should involve you."

Zuoqiu Juemin said firmly: "Xiao Fei, you are our young palace master. Your business is the business of Wentianxian Palace. How can it be a private matter? As for danger, which of us has not walked through the line of life and death? Can we avoid the sword and shadow in the future? Don't we have to fight to the end? Just tell us what you need us to do."

The others also said in unison: "That's right, Young Palace Master's business is our business, Young Palace Master, please give the order."

Xia Zhongnan's eyes swept across every face, and in the brief eye contact with everyone, he could sense the deep sincerity. His contributions to the group over the years were like a brand engraved in everyone's heart, and his position in their hearts may have surpassed that of the powerful Liu Dabazi.

After completing the eye contact, Xia Zhongnan spoke: "Well, the mission is about to begin. Deputy Palace Master Zhao, you are very experienced. Please lead the members of the Dark Hall to quickly collect all the information about the Wu Kingdom royal family, from their cultivation level, weapons, daily preferences to their recent whereabouts. The more details, the better."

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked and their expressions changed.

Zhao Delin couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Fei, are you going to fight against the Wu Kingdom family? We must be cautious about this matter. With our strength, how can we possibly defeat the Wu Kingdom family?"

Xia Zhongnan replied: "I understand. I have no intention of challenging the entire royal family, but I must target one of the members, so I need to fully understand the information of all the royal families of Wu State."

Even though Xia Zhongnan only mentioned fighting against a member of the royal family, everyone still gasped. They were born in humble families, and in this world full of hierarchy, the royal family was always out of their reach. Now that they heard that Xia Zhongnan wanted to challenge the existence they admired, how could they not be shocked?

However, although Zhao Delin was shocked, he still said firmly: "If you just want to get information, leave it to me. I will do my best to complete it."

Zhao Delin's firm support made Xia Zhongnan feel relieved. At this moment, he really needed the help of the people from the Tianxian Palace.

He was sure that no matter what, they would go all out. But he couldn't guarantee that they would dare to give their all to the Wu Kingdom. So, Xia Zhongnan began to make careful arrangements, arranging everyone properly, and even sent Tu Shanfang'er to Fengqi Mountain to find Bai Ze.

Tu Shan Fang Er was his most capable partner, so it was most appropriate for her to stay by his side. However, she had the ability to fly and was very agile, so she was also sent out.

Xia Zhongnan's plan was quietly advancing, and Liu Dabazi, led by Lang Zhengfeng, visited the high-ranking officials of Wu State one by one. He visited Prime Minister Qu Tongtian, Grand Marshal Tang Huaigang, Grand Commandant Zou Wenwu, Minister of War Tu Shiyun, Grand Tutor An Shubao, etc., and presented them with generous gifts.

He had only one goal, which was to let these people know that Liu Dabazi, the general of the 13th Army of the Chifang Army, had been promoted to the Return to Void Realm and had a close relationship with Lang Zhengfeng. Such frequent visits would naturally attract some people's attention in a big city like Wudu, but the relationship between Liu Dabazi and Lang Zhengfeng was common in the world of cultivators. Everyone could understand that any strong man who reached the Return to Void Realm would seek connections with the upper class in order to advance.

In a moment when no one noticed, in the corner of the Wu State Hall, the name Liu Dabazi permeated like magic, and people's understanding of him became more profound and mysterious.

However, no one expected that Liu Dabazi was secretly weaving a storm to seize control of the new territory.

In the eyes of the high and mighty court officials, Liu Dabazi, a budding Void Realm cultivator, simply did not have the strength and connections to compete for the position of governor.

Ten days later, in the Wu State Palace, the struggle over the ownership of the nine emerging territories reached its climax.

After days of power struggles, the candidates for the nine new state governors have been settled: Lang Zhengfeng, Gan Kunshan, Xiang Tianyu, Xu Shouting, Shao Dizhong, Li Yuanyi, Nie Hongxing, Fang Daosheng, and Chen Shilin.

Among them, Lang Zhengfeng, Gan Kunshan and Xiang Tianyu came from the brave army, Xu Shouting, Shao Dizhong and Li Yuanyi came from the civilian forces, and Nie Hongxing, Fang Daosheng and Chen Shilin were the backbone deployment of the court.

Subsequently, Lang Zhengfeng took over the governance of Yuzhou, Gan Kunshan guarded Yangzhou, Xiang Tianyu guarded Xuzhou, Xu Shouting was in charge of Kunzhou, Shao Dizhong became the governor of Huaizhou, Li Yuanyi was stationed in Huzhou, Nie Hongxing guarded Quzhou, Fang Daosheng was stationed in Jiangzhou, and Chen Shilin was entrusted with the important task of Xiuzhou.

This was the result of many rounds of competition. Prime Minister Qu Tongtian was about to present the list to the king Wu Longhai. Unexpectedly, Chen Shilin stood up at this moment and said calmly: "King, Master Qu, Shilin has gained some insights in his cultivation recently. I am afraid that he has no time to take care of the government affairs of a state. I beg you to stay in Wudu. I hope to choose another capable person for the post of governor of Xiuzhou."

All the ministers were stunned at first, but then they exchanged knowing glances and smiled without saying anything.

The ownership of the Nine Provinces had been fiercely contested before. Although Chen Shilin had great prestige in the court, he ultimately lost and was assigned to Xiuzhou.

In the past, Xiuzhou was a peaceful place close to the capital of Bai State. Now, with the passage of time, Bai Capital has become Maitreya City, and Xiuzhou has become a borderland bordering it.

The city of Maitreya has been annexed by the powerful Western Church and has gathered all the elite troops of the remnants of the White Kingdom.

Whoever takes over Xiuzhou will have to shoulder the responsibility of fighting against Mile City and defending the territory of Wu State.

The governor of Xiuzhou is like a hot potato. Without extraordinary strength, who would dare to accept it easily?

Firstly, if there are frequent conflicts with Maitreya City, how can we continue to practice with concentration?

Secondly, who can ensure that Mile City will not kill and eliminate the governor of Xiuzhou in the dispute?

If he accidentally dies at the hands of Maitreya City, depending on the reaction of the king, who would dare to seek revenge on Maitreya City?

Based on their understanding of the Western Church and the deep hatred of the White Kingdom survivors in Mile City towards the Five Kingdoms, such a thing was almost certain.

In fact, it was not just Chen Shilin. I am afraid that many of the remaining eight governors were secretly thinking that if they were sent to Xiuzhou, they might as well give up...

Wu Longhai sat on the dragon throne with his eyes slightly closed, letting the wise men of the royal court compete with each other in the hall. He was too lazy to participate. At this moment, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and the boundless pressure of the Dao was pressing directly at Chen Shilin. He asked in a low voice: "Chen Shilin, are you really unwilling to go to the secluded place?"

Seeing the king's wrath, Chen Shilin was so frightened that he trembled all over. He fell to his knees with a plop and trembled in response: "I dare not. I would like to go to a secluded and beautiful place!"

He lamented in his heart, wondering why he had to fight for the position of master of the emerging territory, but ended up using countless wealth to pave a desperate situation for himself.

The court officials looked at Chen Shilin, trying to suppress their laughter, and whispered in their hearts: "You really don't want to drink the wine, and you have to drink the wine for punishment. We have finally reached a consensus, how can you just say you don't want to go? Now you have experienced the majesty of the king, right?"

When Lang Zhengfeng saw that Chen Shilin refused to be the lord of Youxiu Land, he thought that everything was calculated by Xia Zhongnan. He could not help but shake his head and sigh. Although human power is strong, it can't resist the anger of Dao Zun.

Wu Longhai slowly turned his head and looked at the ministers. Their gloating expressions made him sneer in his heart. How could he not know that none of these people were willing to bear the burden of Youxiu Land?

Finally, his gaze fell on the trembling Chen Shilin again. Even without that pressure, Chen Shilin was still trembling like a fallen leaf.

In addition to fearing Wu Longhai's wrath, he also foresaw the bleak fate after becoming the lord of Youxiu Land. How could he be calm?

Wu Longhai pondered for a moment, and suddenly said: "Forget it, since you don't want to go, forget it, just leave!"

The court officials were surprised at the kindness shown by the king at this moment, and felt that Chen Shilin was so lucky to have escaped this disaster.

After hearing this, Chen Shilin burst into tears of gratitude and kowtowed repeatedly, his face as pale as paper, as if he had struggled back from the brink of life and death. Wu Longhai looked at Chen Shilin who was retreating and said, "How can I entrust you with such an important responsibility in Youxiu Land with your cowardly appearance?"

The court officials then realized why Wu Longhai let Chen Shilin go.

They all feared the difficulty of taking over the beautiful land, which was dear to the king's heart.

If Chen Shilin still refused to go under Wu Longhai's pressure, Wu Longhai might think he was courageous and force him to go.

However, Wu Longhai only needed to exert a little pressure and Chen Shilin would immediately compromise. Such a cowardly person made Wu Longhai dare not send him to the beautiful place.

"How can I entrust you with such an important responsibility in Youxiu Land when you are such a coward?" This sentence is the perfect interpretation.

Wu Longhai continued, "The position of the Lord of Youxiu Land is extremely important. Is there anyone among you who is willing to step forward and help me share this worry?"

When the "Yutian Ancient Buddha" and "Zhenzhuo Ancient Buddha" of the Western Religion first arrived in Maitreya City, Wu Longhai also said something similar, that whoever is willing to fight against the Western Religion with him will be granted the position of the ruler of a territory. Now that the overall situation has been decided, he once again made such a request... ...

As the ruler of a country in the magical world, to these wizards who have reached the pinnacle, they are like dragons in the sky. Ruling the country is easy and no one dares to disobey. Their primary task is to protect the territory and deter foreign powers.

But he cannot stay on the border forever like a dragon, so he needs to place capable subordinates in key positions.

However, after Wu Longhai raised the question, the hall fell silent. The ministers did not even dare to breathe loudly, and no one dared to respond.

He turned his attention to his dozen or so sons.

The eldest prince and the fourth prince were both present. After a period of recovery, they had completely gotten rid of the influence of the "Blood Feather Demon Arrow".

The two were severely injured when they were ambushed by the Second Prince. The "Blood Feather Magic Arrow" is a unique magic item. After being hit, they both lost a lot of life essence and their cultivation also declined.