Author: Things in the world are like tides and people are like water
Chapter 436 Before the War
"Xiaoqing, Xiaoqing, are you prepared? You will face that round of thunder soon."
Zhang Mingtu fiddled with Xiaoqing's chin with his fingers, with a confident smile on his face.
Xiao Qing narrowed her eyes in comfort, but after a moment, she pressed a very dissatisfied paw on Zhang Mingtu's finger.
Because while Zhang Mingtu was teasing it, he was still writing on the desk, and his fingers had already poked into its belly.
It made a grunting sound of dissatisfaction in its throat, and crawled forward without noticing anything, staring at the account book written by Zhang Mingtu with its big golden eyes.
It was just a simple ledger that recorded many gifts given to Zhang Mingtu by various people during this period.
Among them were gifts sent by angels sent by the eldest prince, and gifts brought by the third prince Bailongyufu and Wang Han, the shepherd of Ludi Prefecture.
Of course, there are more gifts sent by officials from various regions of Jiangnan West Road and people from the Agricultural College, as well as silver coins.
There was even a lot of land that was assigned to Zhang Mingtu's name after he was promoted to Jinyiwei.
Zhang Mingtu listed them one by one, and then arranged them into categories.
It was just farmland. Zhang Mingtu came to Jiujiang County and did nothing, but he had tens of thousands of acres of fertile land to his name.
Yes, there are tens of thousands of acres.
Part of it was rewarded by angels, and part of it was given to him by people from various factions in Jiujiang County through various connections.
Even with Zhang Mingtu's powerful information analysis ability, some of the increases in property were inexplicable, and he couldn't even remember who gave them to him.
"I can only say that after I became a master, everyone around me was very friendly. Even if I stood still, countless people would come over and give me gifts."
Many people gave gifts because they wanted to send their disciples and descendants of the family to Zhang Mingtu, so that they could do odd jobs for Zhang Mingtu or become Zhang Mingtu's subordinates. There were many, many of them.
Moreover, they often give away things first and then give away people, and their attitude is very close.
Of course, more people want to win over Zhang Mingti and marry a woman from the family to Zhang Mingtu.
There was even an invitation letter from Ruihai.
Ruihai also came from a poor family.
Well, Ruihai's ancestors produced fourth-grade officials, but they were already beyond the third generation, so Ruihai is called a poor family.
As for those who really come out of school without a family background, they are basically invisible in today's era. Basically, they have a quite large family and they will have a certain influence in the local area.
"There are always so many things to worry about."
Zhang Mingtu shook his head. He didn't like such things, but such things were the rules of the game today.
He is favored by many people now, and his future is bright. Therefore, all the wealthy gentry families have sent invitations to Zhang Mingtu, wanting to invite him to be a guest in the family and marry a girl from the family to him.
Even invitations from important figures in Kyoto, as well as matchmaking documents, were sent to his house.
This is because Zhang Mingtu is in Jiujiang County and has not yet gone to Kyoto. If he goes to Kyoto, his actions will be even more exaggerated.
Kyoto has always had a tradition of catching a son-in-law. Whether it is a high official in the court, a relative of the emperor in the imperial capital, or a local wealthy family with considerable wealth in Kyoto, they all have the desire to curry favor with the new rich.
Tradition.
Just by sending a woman from the family, you can gain a person with a promising future. Of course, many people are willing.
Regardless of whether it is a civil examination or a military examination, as long as you are on the list, you will be recruited by a large number of people. Those people who do not have much identity and background will basically be forcibly taken to the house to get married on the same day.
You can rise from a poor kid to an extremely exaggerated level overnight.
"This is also the reason why no major problems have been discovered for so many years. The superstructure is too stable."
Zhang Mingtu shook his head. Those who stand out will be quickly recruited. These most capable and powerful people have been integrated into the ruling class, so of course there will not be any big problems.
Of course, the local mud-legged people can only continue to struggle in the mud and find it difficult to get up.
Like the future brothers before Zhang Mingtu saw several times of unrest in Suggestions or other areas due to drought or floods, more of them were refugees, completely unorganized, and normalcy would soon return after the last group was killed.
Even after experiencing such a major event, no big problems will break out in that area for a long time. Many officials like to go to the local area after experiencing such a round of events.
They didn't quite understand the reason for this. Zhang Mingtu had read history books and studied with Ma Yuan, so he knew much better.
After experiencing a major riot, a large number of people died, and most of the local resources were vacated. There will be many vacancies in terms of farmland and other things. To put it simply, the per capita resource occupancy has greatly increased.
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In the subsequent process, even if there are floods again, a large number of people will not starve to death directly, and people's most basic requirements for survival can be met, so it is difficult for riots to happen again in a short period of time.
"I understand this, but it doesn't mean that I want to reject it. The most basic human exchanges can still be carried out. It doesn't need to be like Rui Hai."
Zhang Mingtu was not as bitter and resentful as he was at the beginning, he just silently kept all the situations in his heart.
"Such incidents happen so often that they give me the opportunity. After experiencing such painful incidents, I can fight hard for the local figures and become comrades who can help me."
Zhang Mingtu thought this part very thoroughly.
The topmost building cannot be shaken by Rui Hai alone. He cannot change it.
The stability of classes in this world is even stronger than that of ancient feudal society.
After all, there are powerful practitioners in this world, and no matter how many refugees there are, it will be difficult for them to become a cultivator.
It has been like this for thousands of years without much change.
"So if I want to change, I have to be stronger than everyone else."
Zhang Mingtu silently wrote these words on the paper, then took out a marrow-cleansing and blood-changing pill and put it into the Dragon and Tiger Waist Pill that he had always hidden in his chest.
Without much disturbance, the marrow-cleansing and blood-changing pill collapsed into the purest medicinal essence, which was then absorbed and digested bit by bit by Zhang Mingtu.
After finishing the current affairs, Zhang Mingtu was about to go out.
I felt a special connection from the underworld, which originated from Yu Zhifu who was still in Fuzhou.
Then Zhang Mingtu couldn't help but smile.
Not long after leaving the house, Xue Chenggong ran over excitedly.
"Senior brother, it's done. The other party has already agreed to do it! The third option was chosen."
Zhang Mingtu nodded.
He said the magic circle of Sihaifutu Town from his own mouth, and then after turning around, Xue Cheng carefully told him.
Among the three plans he gave to Yu Zhifu, the first two were quite satisfactory and Yu Zhifu was unlikely to agree to them. Only the third plan was truly useful.
After all, the Sihaifutu Town Magic Array is inherently powerful, and changing just a few parts can easily mobilize most of the power in the Sihaifutu Town Magic Array.
This part does not require too many people to operate, and can be completed by Yu Zhifu alone.
Of course Yu Zhifu will give priority to this option.
At the same time, in the information given, Zhang Mingtu also pointed out the purpose of the magic array in Sihai Futu Town, as well as a certain existence that may be suppressed.
There is no information on this in Kyoto, but logically speaking, the royal family should have this part of the information as a clear plan, and no one would doubt it.
As for the mobilized power of the Sihaifutu Town magic circle, the monsters in it may take the opportunity to break out of the wind at that time, causing the magic circle to be destroyed and the tribulation to be unsuccessful.
In this regard, Zhang Mingtu also deliberately made some small improvements, mobilizing most of his power. At the same time, he opened the window inside the Sihai Futu Town Magic Array to the outside world, allowing the other party to easily see the outside environment.
Of course, it would be difficult for the Yamata no Orochi to break out of the seal in a short period of time. Zhang Mingtu believed that when the other party saw a figure who was about to become a saint outside the magic circle of Sihaifutu Town, and there were also terrifying thunderstorms outside.
The other party will definitely keep a low profile and will never take the opportunity to break the seal at that time.
"Then get ready. I may need to go out for a while recently."
Xue Chengran nodded.
"I have gone through all the relevant procedures. Senior brother, you have been busy for so long during this period. It is very reasonable to take a vacation for a period of time. No one can find fault."
Xue Cheng is always quite reliable in this regard. Zhang Mingtu turned to him and smiled, saying: "It's not just me who needs to prepare. If you want to make changes, you also need to prepare during this period of time."
, the next changes will be great, so be prepared for war."
Xue Cheng was a little confused, but he still nodded seriously: "I will prepare, but... war? With whom?"
"Of course it is an overseas war. Many people will be interested in that part of the world overseas. After all, once the magic circle of Sihaifutu Town left by the First Emperor is leaked, many people will know about the situation in that area. Many people will be interested in what the First Emperor left behind.
I’m very interested in the secret that came down.”
Xue Cheng understood it as soon as he heard it, and he didn't need Zhang Mingtu to continue talking. He took the initiative and said: "Do you need someone to take the initiative to spread and leak part of the information?
"It's been too long. I'm afraid not many people know about the magic circle in Sihaifutu Town. Many people may not be interested in just seeing that kind of law and politics."
Zhang Mingtu smiled: "Don't worry, there will be a chance. Aren't you always worried about the person who used Gu insects to kill you? That insect has never arrived. If you catch a few insects and interrogate them, they will naturally
Reveal this information."
"I understand!"
"No, you don't understand. You need to do this, but not now at night."
Zhang Mingtu simply gave Xue Cheng a few instructions. Xue Cheng had already proven his loyalty in the future world and was a well-tested Baihu, so there was no need to pass the test again.
Some affairs can be arranged directly.
"After the formation is broken?"
Xue Cheng understood the idea heartily.
"No, first of all, you have to know that the people who helped us become saints were not the people of Daxia, but the people who set up the magic circle of Sihai Town, people far away from overseas."
"I don't quite understand."
"You don't need to know much about it. Just know that there will be some drawings of the magic array of Sihaifutu Town at the arrest scene, as well as part of the address."
"clear!"
…
A small boat floats down the river.
Zhang Mingtu looked at the pastoral scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. There was an old farmer leading an ox, walking slowly on the ridge of the field. He was obviously returning home from the field with a hoe on his back.
There were also fishermen who rowed a small boat close to the shore instead of going to the dock. They directly picked up a large live fish from the cabin and handed it to the people on the shore with a smile.
In the center of the river are large ships one after another, and their speed is not inferior to the mechanically propelled ships that Zhang Mingtu saw in later generations.
There are unique rune lights flashing on the bottom of the hull and the area where the sails are located. This is a ship specially modified by Gongshu.
Using some special materials, it can travel quickly through rivers, seas and lakes, and even go against the wind.
For such a ship, many people just looked at it from a distance with awe.
Even the ordinary people in the water bandits' stronghold would not dare to touch such a big ship.
The further you go toward the estuary, the more such ships there are.
Xiaoqing lay on Zhang Mingtu's shoulder and looked at the endless flow of ships. Looking at the rolling waves, his eyes gradually showed anger.
When he reached the area that was close to the mouth of the sea, Xiao Qing clenched his paws tightly, and sprayed out two streams of white air from his nostrils. One of his paws was too hard, causing Zhang Mingtu's shoulder to feel a slight pain.
Zhang Mingtu understood immediately.
"This was your previous home?"
He looked sideways, Xiao Qing did not answer, but the power of the surrounding water inexplicably gathered on Xiao Qing. There was a faint breeze blowing around the two of them, and a group of water mist covered their bodies.
This made both of them very weak in their presence.
Dragons are powerful, can hide, can rise and fall.
This is the innate magical power of the Dragon Clan, and it becomes even more obvious after coming to this area.
"That damn old monk, I was clearly staying quietly at the bottom of the river, and I didn't provoke anyone!"
At this time, Xiaoqing finally stopped being silent and held back a sentence, her golden eyes filled with tears.
"But with your accumulation, I'm afraid you may not have a chance in a few decades. If you are discovered by then, you will still be beaten, and maybe even skinned and cramped.
“Isn’t it a good thing to reach the sky in one step now?”
"snort!"
Xiaoqing highlighted one word angrily and tilted her head to one side.
Zhang Mingtu was not surprised, Xiao Qing was always very arrogant, so he did not try to correct him, he just looked at the calm waves around him and whispered.
"You have accumulated tens or hundreds of years here, and the power of the water source you have accumulated can be absorbed at this time, turning it into a help for you to transform your skills, laying a firmer foundation, and then going to overcome the tribulation, the probability of breakthrough is higher.
"
Xiaoqing didn't speak, but the mist gathered around its body became thicker and thicker.