Liang Yao couldn't bear to see anything happen to these fishermen and businessmen, so he reminded them that it would be better to leave early.
The businessman thought Liang Yao was stingy and sarcastically said: "You are Taoist priests. You usually live by alms. How much money and rice have we given you? Now we are digging some rocks, but you are here to threaten us. Really!"
Other businessmen also thought that Liang Yao was deliberately talking nonsense and laughed together.
Liang Yao said loudly: "The officers and soldiers will arrive soon. You should leave early. The court no longer allows mining."
A fat businessman chuckled and said: "If the imperial court takes over the government, we should dig more and go. If we miss this village, we will not have this store."
Other businessmen followed suit, and Liang Yao was helpless. The old Taoist priest said: "It's okay as long as we say it. It's useless for businessmen to pursue profits."
I have said everything that needs to be said, good medicine cannot cure the damn devil, and there is nothing the businessman can do if he doesn't listen.
After the fishermen loaded the stones, Taoist Master Xuanzhen and the other two people boarded the boat and slowly reached the shore.
As soon as the ship docked, Xuanzhen and his disciples immediately headed north towards Linjiang City.
Shortly after the three old Taoist masters and disciples left, a group of soldiers hurried to the shore.
Seeing the fishermen and businessmen who were transporting the magic stone, the general leading the team shouted: "The emperor has an order to blockade Lihuo Island, and those who sell the stone will be killed without mercy!"
At the command, the soldiers rushed down the coast with swords and guns, slaughtering all the merchants and fishermen on the shore.
The ghosts sent here were elite soldiers. These fishermen and businessmen were no match at all. They killed them until the beach was covered with blood and the water turned red.
"Go to the island!"
The general gave the order, and the soldiers carried the boat to Lihuo Island.
The fishermen and businessmen on the island had already discovered the situation on the shore. They had no time to dig out stones and fled in boats.
The general did not pursue the ship, but instead docked and entered the Temple of Fire.
It was empty inside, and the people in the Taoist temple had long since left.
"General, there is no one!"
The soldiers under his command searched around and found no one.
The general frowned and said: "Run away? Ignore him, seal off Lihuo Island and don't allow anyone to get close!"
Soldiers immediately blocked the shore and stationed troops on the island.
The general looked at the dug stone and picked one. The dark red stone looked like solidified blood.
"Why is the emperor so afraid of this thing? What's the difference?"
The general studied it for a long time, but couldn't see anything strange about it.
...
Jinling City.
Yu Fuguo hurriedly entered the Imperial City Division.
The arresting officer, Xia Houlian, immediately came over and reported: "Father-in-law, we have arrested 12 more people and sent them to Longxing Valley in the afternoon."
Yu Fuguo nodded slightly and said: "Very good, now all the energy and manpower must be focused on catching people. This is the will of the Holy Son!"
The name of Guitai has spread throughout Jinling City. Everyone knows that the actual owner of Daliang is Guitai, and Li Chengdao is already Guitai's vassal.
This is especially true for Yu Fuguo, who is now trying every means to get close to the ghost fetus all day long.
Above the officialdom, those who want to climb up only have the boss in their eyes.
The boss decides everything, the second child doesn't matter.
Li Chengdao used to be the emperor and boss of Daliang, so Yu Fuguo worked as a dog for Li Chengdao.
Now that Li Chengdao has become Gui Fei's dog, Yu Fuguo naturally follows Gui Fei, and Li Chengdao no longer pays attention.
The arresting officer, Xia Houlian, immediately said: "I understand, everyone has focused their energy on arresting the master."
Yu Fuguo nodded slightly and sat down on the Taishi chair. Several people immediately brought several copper stoves over.
It's too cold in the cold winter. Yu Fuguo is not a man and is more afraid of the cold.
"It's not easy to capture people from the Jianghu. You have lost a lot of people during this time, right?"
Yu Fuguo was roasting on the fire, and his voice was shrill.
Xia Houlian immediately replied: "Yes, those thieves are stubbornly resisting and are very difficult to deal with. Our arrest department and secret arrest department account for almost half of our brothers."
"A few days ago, Lu Ji, the deputy commander of the Undercover Division, led seventeen people across the river to pursue several masters from Qingyun Temple. As a result, they encountered Zhou's army and had a conflict with a sect. They all died in the river.
Jiangbei."
Yu Fuguo said in a cold tone: "We need to add a group of people, but there are still not enough people in Longxing Valley. The Holy Son is not very happy."
Xia Houlian immediately said: "I obey your orders."
Seeing that Xia Houlian still had nothing to say, Yu Fuguo asked, "What do you want to hide from our family?"
Xia Houlian immediately said: "I don't dare, I have lost too many brothers during this period, and the pension money is not enough..."
When it comes to money, Yu Fuguo frowned and said: "Extraordinary times require special measures. This is to serve the country. If there is no money, it will not be distributed."
Xia Houlian immediately replied: "Yes!"
Although he agreed with his mouth, he secretly complained in his heart: If the brothers are to die and they don't pay, they can't lead this team.
If you want to gather people's hearts, you must give benefits.
If the eldest brother has no money, who the hell will be your little brother! Do you have a charming personality?
"Back off!"
Yu Fuguo was a little impatient. Xia Houlian did not dare to offend Yu Fuguo and immediately left the room.
After the people left, Yu Fuguo took out a pill from the drawer.
After looking at it for a long time, he put the elixir back into the box.
This is the Withered Wood Pill, a pill refined from Long Chen’s medicinal dregs.
The medicinal materials are obviously the same, but after being refined and eaten by Yu Fuguo, they are of no use at all.
Looking down at his crotch, Yu Fuguo sighed secretly.
The dead wood pill is useless, so I can only place my hope on the ghost fetus.
Gui Fei is the son of Wu Sheng. He has lived for 400 years. He must have a way to rejuvenate himself and become a man again.
As long as you serve the ghost fetus well, there is hope for everything.
Yu Fuguo comforted himself in this way.
...
Linjiang City.
The cold wind blew across the river from the north, carrying mist and blowing into the city.
The naval forces on the river were still practicing, and Jin Luo was commanding them in an orderly manner.
Long Chen stood at the top of the city, looking at the warships on the river, and said: "As for the cracked backs of the soldiers' hands, I asked the logistics to refine hand oil and distribute it to the soldiers."
During winter training, the backs of soldiers' hands were severely cracked.
Long Chen asked the logistics to refine the hand oil, which was made from animal fat and some medicinal materials. It was very simple.
The effect is still very good. After the soldiers used it, the problem of cracks on the back of their hands was much better.
Gongsun Ming said: "After the distribution, everyone's hands are much better. They all say that King Wu is smart and knows everything."
Long Chen smiled and said: "I don't understand, it's just a matter of luck."
Long Chen just tried to make something based on the knowledge of later generations. He didn't understand many process steps. He had to keep trying, but most of them failed.
He Juntao stood under the city wall and waved, and Long Chen got off the city wall and returned to his room.
"Sir, all seven of their families are here."
Long Chen asked He Juntao to bring over the family members of the seven Lu Ji people, but He Juntao had already brought them over.
"Okay, how is the situation over there in Jinling City?"
Once the people are here, Long Chen can start the next step of his plan.
He Juntao said: "Nan Liang is completely controlled by Gui Fei. Li Chengdao is obeying orders in the East Palace. There is another one. Li Chengdao practices with Gui Fei every day, as well as Xuan Jizi and Xu Feng."
The best ones in Nanliang are Li Chengdao and Xuanji, and the dragon-protecting general Xu Feng is also very qualified.
Xu Feng was Li Chengdao's confidant general, and his status at the beginning was even higher than that of the Five Tiger Generals.
"Approximately how many people are there in Longxing Valley now?"
Long Chen motioned for He Juntao to sit down and talk.
Hot water was boiling in the stove, and Long Chen poured a cup of tea for He Juntao.
