Xuanyuan Qi finally spoke about the attitude of the Southeast Alliance. Now that Xuanyuan Qi guaranteed not to cut off the front-line troops of the Southeast Alliance from the east, the Southeast Alliance was already grateful, so they naturally sent good guns and good cannons, and provided rice and flour.
Although it would be after the spring ploughing that the other party would deliver them.
Just as everyone was about to adjourn, Xiaoyao Zi suddenly felt a disturbance. She skillfully took out a scroll, glanced at it, and said, "Suiren has sent news. If we assist in flanking Zhuan Xu, we must occupy at least three Shu roads before the end of spring ploughing."
"Three? How can we do spring ploughing like this..." Lian Shan was about to angrily reprimand the Suiren government's demands, but was stopped by Xuanyuan Qi.
The Shu roads consist of four eastern routes (namely, the Zi Wu Tao, Gu Tao, Tang Guang Tao, and Bao Xie Tao from the outside world into Hanzhong) and two southern routes (Jin Niu Tao and Mi Cang Tao from Hanzhong into Shu), which are the only passages into Shu.
During the reign of the Three Sovereigns, people had been organized to build better roads, but Zhuan Xu suppressed it and indefinitely delayed the construction. In the end, only the Yin Ping Tao was barely restored, but it could only be used by people, and not even ox carts could pass (historically, the Yin Ping Tao was destroyed by an earthquake).https:/
(There are more ancient Shu roads than these; this book only points out these for the convenience of readers. Those interested can look them up themselves.)
Although it was difficult for Xuanyuan Qi to enter Shu, it was relatively more difficult for Zhuan Xu to exit Shu. Therefore, he could only choose to attack from the north and center towards the east.
"They are testing us..." Xuanyuan Qi said after a long silence, "But we have no choice but to agree. Everyone, spring ploughing is important, and fighting is equally important."
"Then we can't wait any longer to raise the banner. Without food, there will be internal chaos; once war breaks out, there will be external chaos," Mo Chuan said.
As a cheater who had transmigrated, Mo Chuan knew too well the importance of suppressing corruption as much as possible before a war.
Didn't you see the Beiyang Fleet turned into a feast on Empress Dowager Cixi's table? Didn't you see the money for ammunition turn into a bowl of noodles in the Kong Song family?
War costs money. Corruption, besides increasing military expenses, not eliminating it and making huge profits from national distress, the pros and cons are too obvious.
Xuanyuan Qi nodded and finally said, "Mo Chuan, I appoint you as the leader of the Yujing Rectification Team. You have the authority to organize a team of about ten people to supervise, judge, and execute all government personnel in Yujing and Jing prefectures. I will issue a notice for all local officials to assist you. Please try to complete these matters before the Spring Festival."
Mo Chuan nodded and turned to leave the public hall.
"Xuanyuan... won't this make him offend all the major clans and the generals who are unwilling to hand over their military power?" Lian Shanrang frowned, "And won't this alert the enemy?"
"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Time is pressing now, and we can't afford to worry about that," Xuanyuan Qi said. "Of course, after Mo Chuan takes down a few big figures, we will issue a notice."
Actually, Xuanyuan Qi had not revealed a few points:
First, although Xuanyuan Qi seemed to have given the organizational power of the team to Mo Chuan, in reality, some of the personnel had already been determined. In the time Mo Chuan had spent in Yichuan, there were not many people he was familiar with and could trust. Therefore, the personnel were essentially these few – Mo Chuan, Luo Ni, Meng Le, and the Wang family's three brothers who were currently training in the army. (He Lanxin had to train soldiers and help Xuanyuan Qi consolidate military power, while Tang Jingjing had to take care of the comatose Mo Fei.)
Second, as a leader, although Mo Chuan's background seemed simple, he was not a scion of a family nor a descendant of a famous lineage. In fact, his power was the strongest among everyone – the king of a clan and the supreme emperor of Neon.
In short, balance is a skill that every leader must possess.
Mo Chuan had no intention of developing his power now. Factionalism was acceptable, but what about later? What if Mo Chuan didn't do it, and what about Mo Chuan's descendants?
Xuanyuan Qi dared not fully trust Mo Chuan, but he was unwilling to give up this key figure. Therefore, he could only choose a path for Mo Chuan – the path of a loyal minister.
How could Mo Chuan not see this? He simply understood Xuanyuan Qi's concerns and did not object.
...
After the meeting, Mo Chuan went to the logistics kitchen for a while, then picked up three dishes and one soup and returned to find Tang Jingjing and the others.
"How is it? Has Mo Fei woken up?" Mo Chuan handed the lunchbox to Tang Jingjing and asked.
"No..." Tang Jingjing placed the lunchbox on the table and shook her head.
Previously, Mo Chuan had asked Confucius to examine Mo Fei's condition. The conclusion was: "Her power is rising too quickly, and her emotional value and demonic energy reserves are astonishingly large, so her body has entered a state of suspended animation to absorb demonic energy. It will basically be fine in two to three months."
At that time, Mo Chuan also asked Confucius: "How to step into the ninth rank?"
"Nothing else, only practice makes perfect, only focus."
According to Confucius, Mo Fei's condition was clearly due to the loss of Mo Chuan and the long-term suppression of her emotions, which led to an outburst of demonic energy.
Wait, isn't this... personality paranoia...
Is my sister a yandere?
Impossible, calm down, think carefully.
Mo Chuan glanced at Mo Fei, who had not eaten or drunk for a month but was completely fine, and shook his head. He then ate with Tang Jingjing and Luo Ni first.
After the meal, Mo Chuan called out the Wang family's three brothers who were eating in the military camp, and then found Meng Le in the warehouse, sleeping with a wine jar.
"In short, I'm going to clean up the parasites in the system, and you guys will assist me."
"Brother Chuan—*hic*... I'll go with you!"
"Brother Chuan, don't worry, your word is enough. My three brothers and I will go through fire and water!"
"Okay, pack up tonight, and tomorrow our first stop, Yueyang!"
"Alright!"
...
Suzhou, Yulin.
Heavy snow fell, and all nature was silent.
Yi Tianxing stood in the withered forest, looking at King Qin Guang sitting on a rock in front of him, and said, "Shall I make the first move?"
"Please."
"Pardon me." Yi Tianxing slightly cupped his hands, and then his spiritual power suddenly erupted. Crimson sword energy instantly cut through the falling snowflakes and accumulated snow blocks, turning them into streams of white mist that were pushed by the sword energy towards King Qin Guang.
King Qin Guang took one look and said, "Feng Xi."
Instantly, a strong wind surged, scattering the sharp sword energy.
Yi Tianxing, not hitting his target, immediately pursued. As the sword energy was about to collide with the strong wind, he gripped the Chi Xiao Sword, swung it in a circle, and then executed a move: "King's Road Conquest."
A crimson shockwave rushed towards King Qin Guang. Although the speed was not fast and the range was not large, its heavy sword momentum and terrifying majesty, upon closer inspection, even caused space to warp.
In other words, this sword cut through the heavens and earth.
"Xue Xi."
The flying snow all over the sky suddenly intensified. Under the obstruction of countless snowflakes, the sword energy actually began to slowly dissipate, and finally did not even reach King Qin Guang's proximity.
But Yi Tianxing's attack did not stop. He continued to unleash sword energy towards King Qin Guang. However, each sword energy was stronger than the last, wider, and heavier – by the time Yi Tianxing unleashed his final sword strike, the surrounding withered forest had been chopped down completely by the sword energy.
Only when Yi Tianxing's final sword strike arrived did King Qin Guang truly take notice. She stretched out her jade hand and gently clenched it, conjuring a crystal sword of ice and snow from the sky and casually slashing, easily neutralizing Yi Tianxing's offensive.
Yi Tianxing panted slightly and said, "The power of the Heavenly Dao, terrifying indeed. I have lost."
"Have you done what I entrusted you with earlier?"
"Mo Fei is now at the eighth rank, and as long as you stimulate her at the appropriate time, she will be able to safely advance to the ninth rank."
"Very good." King Qin Guang nodded. "As a reward, you can display the power of the Asura Path, and I will give you some pointers."
"Thank you, Lord." Yi Tianxing slightly bowed, but his eyes held undisguised excitement and fervor.
ps: Yi Tianxing is based on Jian Sheng and Li Xin. After all, there are no suitable Chinese sword users in lol.