Cheng Renjun cried: "Sir, you absolutely must not do this.
In Danzhou in the south, there are gods everywhere. If you modify and build a reservoir without authorization, I am afraid the gods will not agree.
Once a civil uprising is triggered, it will be a huge disaster."
Xu Mochen was angry and said with a stern face: "Cheng Aiqing, as the local governor, you should carry out the education.
I know that it has nothing to do with you that the folk customs here have become what they are today, but I have to make progress and let things develop."
Me!?
Cheng Renjun didn't react for a while and stared at Xu Mochen blankly: "You are... you are..."
"I am the Emperor of Daqian," Xu Mochen stood up, "If this continues in Danzhou in the south, the people will gradually degenerate and become primitive tribes sooner or later. You, the governor, will be done for you."
"Your Majesty," Cheng Renjun finally came to his senses, "I am a humble official, so please forgive me.
The reason for allowing officials to report is not because they don’t want to educate the people and gradually improve the situation here.
It’s really powerless.”
As he spoke, he began to talk about what happened after taking office.
When he first arrived here, as a senior official, he could see the shortcomings at a glance.
I thought about promoting people’s wisdom by reading books, but I found some teachers. They were all good at first, but then they became sick and died one after another, like a curse.
There are also things like farming, commerce, etc., which have all come to nothing.
Later, it became difficult to manage government affairs. Even the army under his command was inextricably linked to the local people, making it difficult to command.
After a long time, he even died.
Xu Mochen listened quietly. Cheng Renjun was responsible, but not guilty.
What he doesn't know is that he is fighting against immortal cultivators, and he is no match for him no matter what.
"I understand your hard work, and I am not an unreasonable person," Xu Mochen nodded, "but now that I am here, the weather in Danzhou in the south will change.
If it doesn’t change, I don’t mind breaking the news.”
For a moment, everyone who heard this sentence couldn't help but stand in awe.
This is the courage of the founding emperor of Daqian.
The choice faced by Cheng Renjun is very simple. Following Xu Mochen will lead to death.
If you don’t follow Xu Mochen, you will be beheaded by the emperor.
Now that things have come to this, it’s better to use the righteousness in your heart and give it a try.
"Your Majesty," his blood surged and he felt extremely proud, "Since Your Majesty is so determined, I am willing to follow you to the death.
It’s just that there are very few troops at hand that can be mobilized. If you want to rely on them to suppress the civil uprising, I am afraid that you will have more than enough ambition but not enough power."
"It doesn't matter," Xu Mochen waved his hand, "Be prepared with both hands.
One is an embroiderer, and a group of them will be sent over urgently, but remember not to kill innocent people indiscriminately."
Tang Derun took the order.
"The other one..." Xu Mochen looked at Shen Zhining with a smile, "I need my concubine's silhouette magic power."
Shen Zhining slowly put a question mark on her forehead.
"Aren't there so many gods?" Xu Mochen pinched his chin, "They can create gods to deceive the people, and we can also create gods.
With the concubine’s magical power of silhouette, it’s not difficult to create a “god”.”
Shen Zhining raised her forehead: "Your Majesty, are you sure you want me to create a fake god?"
"They are fake gods," Xu Mochen said indifferently, "Just get rid of them. It's just a transitional period to fill the empty hearts of the people."
The power of faith cannot be underestimated, and Xu Mochen does not want to act hastily.
"That needs paving the way," Shen Zhining pondered, "Your Majesty wants to kill an immortal in front of the people?"
"No," Tang Derun advised, "This would involve too much, and the world in all directions will further target Your Majesty."
"I don't want to be exposed," Xu Mochen smiled, "but it's always okay for emperors of all dynasties to comply with destiny and have some auspiciousness accompany the appearance of true immortals."
In other words, it is necessary
To make up a story, you need a script.
Tang Derun couldn't help but admire him. As expected of His Majesty, he could lie so smoothly.
Anzerui also nodded frequently: "His Majesty is still wise. In this way, we can appease the people to the greatest extent."
Luo Xuanzhi, the Minister of Household Affairs, also bowed: "In this case, I think we need an opportunity."
It’s also an opportunity to show off one’s own magic on stage.
"My beloved concubine will arrange it first," Xu Mochen said, not in a hurry, "but like a proper god."
There are so many fairy tales in Blue Star, you can always find the right one.
After a good discussion, everyone left one after another.
Before leaving, Anzerui handed over a jade piece: "Your Majesty, although the Qiongqing Palace was destroyed, it was not officially removed from the Shifang World, so the connection with the Heavenly Dao is still there.
This is a quota for the princess. After sensing the way of heaven, she will become an official immortal cultivator.
When things here are settled and the Qiongqing Palace sect is restored, the princess will become a saint."
This is the last thing he can do.
Xu Mochen was not polite, he took it back and said, "My dear, this time it means that we are the same enemy, so we must be more careful."
Anzairui clenched his fists: "If we find the person who is the culprit, I will definitely do it myself."
Xu Mochen was very satisfied, at least for a short time, he and Anzerui were on the same front.
Turning around and going to the back hall, he pushed past Gu Jinge's room. Xu Mochen handed over the jade piece and explained the situation.
"Your Majesty," Zi Su was stunned after hearing this, "Whoever did this is too brave."
"The situation in Danzhou in the south is more complicated than imagined," Xu Mochen said uneasily, "There are also reborn flowers. Since this is one of the four major crossings of the underworld, I think the two should be related.
Zisu, please check it secretly and report the results immediately."
Zi Su nodded.
In the next few days, Xu Mochen was studying how to bring the "god" to his side.
The most important thing is to convince the people.
Just think about it, there are several gods, such as Guanyin Bodhisattva, Mazu, etc.
Feminine fairy characters have higher affinity and can be quickly accepted by mortals.
The key lies in the stage.
While we were discussing, we heard gongs, drums and firecrackers ringing loudly in the city. I wonder what big event has happened again.
When they were looking at each other, Shu Wuyin came in angrily: "Xu Mochen, people here have started to offer sacrifices to the God of the Sea. They say it can prevent the seawater from flooding back this year. Do you want to go and take a look."
Sacrifice to the sea god?
Xu Mochen smiled, isn't this a good opportunity?
"My concubine, are you ready?"
Shen Zhining nodded: "I have made arrangements for the lead actors and extras, and I hope it will start smoothly."
"Okay," Xu Mochen stood up, "I want to see what kind of monster it is."
After everyone left the prefect's mansion, they discovered that the roads were full of people, making it almost difficult to move.
Everyone was very excited, shouting that this year we can finally avoid the seawater intrusion.
They all rely on the blessing of gods.
Xu Mochen and others were unable to use their magical powers, so they could only follow the flow of people and head towards the seaside outside the city.
After a long time, we finally arrived at the beach, where there were piles of people.
On the beach, a high platform was built, decorated colorfully, and many people climbed up and down.