Chapter 275: Post-War Harvest and the New Demon King Guardian

Chapter 275: Post-War Harvest and the New Demon King Guardian

Chapter 275: Post-War Harvest and the New Demon King Guardian (Part 2)
Xu Qing used extremely powerful Taoist magic to convey this victory news, so not long after the battle ended, the imperial court received the detailed victory report.

After the court’s discussion came to a conclusion.

The inventory of the various gains from the Old Port after the war has also come to an end.

This inventory took a lot of time.

After all, Jiugang is the headquarters of Fangxiandao and has a lot of savings.

at this time.

In a spacious lobby of the Jiugang Xuanwei Office, this was once the headquarters of the Fangxian Dao, and the air was filled with an old atmosphere.

The flickering candle flames danced vigorously, pulling the surrounding shadows at will, sometimes long and sometimes short, adding a mysterious and solemn atmosphere to the lobby.

Xu Qing was wearing a black robe, sitting upright in the main seat, like a pine tree, calm and resolute. He looked focused and solemn, his deep eyes like cold stars, sharply scanning the account book in his hand that recorded the post-war harvest, not missing any data and records.

The quartermaster from the Fushe Society stood tall as a poplar, with his head held high and his chest puffed out, exuding an air of competence. At this moment, his voice was loud and clear, and his voice like a bell echoed in the hall: "Master, the number of weapons seized in this battle is considerable, totaling more than 3,000 pieces."

"Among them, there are nearly a thousand sharp Nanyang scimitars. These scimitars are carefully crafted by the skilled craftsmen of Fangxiandao. The blades are slender and smooth, the edges are shining with cold light, and the craftsmanship is exquisite. They are rare close combat weapons. With a little repair and polishing, they can enrich our army's arsenal. With these sharp blades, our army's close combat strength will be greatly improved."

"In addition, there are various magical instruments and firearms..."

Xu Qing nodded slightly and praised: "You did a good job. But in the future in the army, you should still call me sir." His tone was calm, but with unquestionable majesty.

Now the Fushe party consciousness is getting stronger. Except for a few close people, Xu Qing does not allow his subordinates to call him "the boss". He understands that if he only focuses on the interests of one faction and strengthens the party consciousness, it may gather strength in the short term, but it will be a dead end in the long run.

He has ambitions for the world, and only by adopting a broad vision and a broad mind to accept talents from all over the world can he be all-encompassing, win over more forces, and let his ideals and aspirations take root in the hearts of the people of the world.

After all, people in different positions have different choices and responsibilities, and close comrades may turn against each other due to their own interests. This is human nature and is also a historical warning.

After listening to the report of the quartermaster, the slightly plump grain officer took a steady step forward, bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "Sir, after careful inspection day and night, the amount of rice, corn and other grains stored in the granary is astonishing, more than 500,000 stones."

"The grains are full and bright in color. You can tell at a glance that they have been carefully stored. According to the current number of soldiers and civilians in the city, even in a disaster year, it will be enough to sustain the city for a long time and guarantee the basic lives of the soldiers and civilians."

"In addition, there are a large number of non-staple foods such as cured meat and dried vegetables in the warehouse. The variety is rich, ranging from attractive cured meat to crisp and delicious dried vegetables. They are all well preserved and show no signs of mold or spoilage."

Xu Qing looked at the grain officer with satisfaction, his eyes full of recognition.

Then, the official in charge of checking the finances held the account book carefully in both hands and presented it respectfully: "Sir, the storehouse in Jiugang is simply a treasure trove. We have found countless gold, silver and jewelry, gold and silver utensils with exquisite shapes and exquisite craftsmanship, and dazzling jewelry. Converted into silver, it is as much as one million taels. This is an unimaginable huge fortune."

"In addition, there are precious spices with rich and mellow fragrance that can make people intoxicated with just a sniff; exquisite silk, smooth to the touch like gurgling water, with delicate texture; and high-quality porcelain, with a texture as soft as jade, elegant color, and exquisite craftsmanship..."

After listening to the reports, Xu Qing slowly leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes and thought to himself. This harvest far exceeded expectations and was a pleasant surprise. These materials and wealth are valuable capital for the development of Jiugang, and are also an important support for the Great Yu Dynasty to expand its influence in Southeast Asia.

After taking stock of the harvest, Xu Qing immediately summoned Meng Yuxuan and other capable people to hold a crucial meeting.

The main content of the meeting was how to take over Fang Xiandao's rule in Southeast Asia, thoroughly clean up its overseas remnants to prevent it from resurfacing, and how to effectively confront the increasingly powerful and ambitious Western pirates and indigenous peoples of Southeast Asia.

The attack on the Old Port was a decapitation operation, like a heavy punch, which destroyed the enemy's core strength and made a good start.

However, to truly incorporate Nanyang into the Great Yu Dynasty and consolidate its rule is an arduous task, which may require hundreds or even thousands of years of unremitting efforts. This involves politics, economy, culture, military and other aspects, which are intricate and complicated.

But Xu Qing has a sharp style of doing things and is good at hitting the nail on the head.

He looked at everyone with a determined gaze, and said calmly and forcefully: "There are three urgent matters at hand. First, we must go deep into the local area and actively look for reliable agents. With the help of their connections and resources, they can help us sell our dynasty's silk, porcelain, and tea."

"These are all treasures of our Great Yu Dynasty, and are deeply loved overseas. Expanding trade channels can not only bring huge profits, but also spread the culture of our dynasty."

"Second, we should purchase as much food from Southeast Asia as possible at a price higher than the local grain price, including various high-yield crops, cash crops, and related planting techniques. If we can find farmers and craftsmen who are proficient in such techniques, we must invite them back to the Great Yu Dynasty at a high price, arrange proper accommodation for them, provide them with generous treatment, and help them settle down..."

"Third..." He paused here.

"From now on, all trade in ports in Nanyang, regardless of size, must be settled with our dynasty's Wanshou silver coins. Those who violate this order will be killed without mercy!" He spoke the last sentence almost word by word, his voice low but full of murderous intent, like a sharp blade unsheathed, chilling. This was also one of the most important missions of the Dayu Dynasty navy in Nanyang.

Other smuggling activities may be turned a blind eye to to a certain extent. But in the trade settlement link, if Wanshou silver coins are not used, they must be dealt with decisively and severely, without any leniency.

Meng Yuxuan and others did not quite understand why Wanshou silver coins were used to settle trade. In their opinion, although a unified currency could simplify the transaction process and save trouble, would such a strict order lead to conflict and resistance?
However, they have absolute trust in Xu Qing and know that every decision he makes is based on far-reaching considerations.

Moreover, the Wanshou silver coin is exquisitely made, with superb craftsmanship and delicate and exquisite patterns on the coin surface. It is not only practical but also has great collection value.

Many indigenous nobles in Southeast Asia have regarded it as a precious collection.

Although Xu Qing's military order was harsh, it was not unacceptable if you thought about it carefully.

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After handling the military and political affairs, Xu Qing dismissed his attendants, and the only sound in the empty room was his calm and peaceful breathing. The official business had been properly handled, and now it was time for his own private affairs.

Under the dim and flickering candlelight, the golden box quietly appeared in front of Xu Qing.

The box glowed with a cold light, which was particularly eye-catching in this dim environment.

At the same time, a sharp pain came from his chest. Xu Qing subconsciously covered his chest. He saw thousands of sharp and intricate curse powers, like fine steel needles, piercing his body and bringing a piercing pain.

"As expected of a Thunder Tribulation Ghost Immortal, after being hit by my Beidou Fengshen, he can actually utter such a curse." Xu Qing's frown quickly relaxed, and then he smiled lightly. His smile contained some admiration for Master Tianling, and was full of confidence and composure.

"Xu Gongming, if you let me out, I will help you break this curse." The voice of Master Tianling came out faintly from the golden box with a bit of weakness. Xu Qing raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, which was full of disdain and arrogance: "A mere curse, can it do anything to me? Since you are a prisoner, don't take yourself too seriously."

After saying that, he blew gently, his movements were so gentle that it seemed as if he was blowing away a feather. However, as the breath was blown out, an invisible demonic energy instantly surged up, like a surging undercurrent, instantly wrapping up the curse thread of the heart-piercing poison curse.

In the blink of an eye, the curse disappeared like the remaining snow in spring, without leaving any trace.

"How is this possible!" Master Tian Ling exclaimed in the box, his voice full of shock and disbelief. He couldn't understand why his powerful heart-piercing poison curse was so easily resolved by Xu Qing.

Xu Qing just smiled indifferently and didn't intend to explain.

He knew in his heart that if Master Tianling had rested and recuperated in peace and was in the best condition right after surviving the thunder tribulation, perhaps this heart-piercing poison curse would really cause trouble to the demon's body, and might even break the endurance limit of Taishi's demonic energy.

But now, Master Tianling has gone through many twists and turns and is seriously injured. How can his curse be a match for me?

"If you have any other tricks, feel free to use them." Xu Qing crossed his arms, looking at the golden box leisurely, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

Master Tian Ling was silent for a long time, and the silence seemed to be frozen. After a long time, he slowly spoke, and his voice was full of recklessness: "You can't kill me."

Xu Qing smiled when he heard this: "Even if I can't destroy your Yin Spirit, I can still throw you into the alchemy well in Longhu Mountain and make sure you never get up again."

After a ghost immortal has gone through a thunder tribulation, he will have a good immunity to thunder magic, and the thunder tribulation that a ghost immortal goes through is completely different from ordinary natural thunder.

Xu Qing knew in his heart that he couldn't cause a thunder tribulation out of thin air. Even if he succeeded in doing so, he would get himself into trouble if he was not careful.

In fact, no matter it is a demon or a Taoist master, once they cultivate to the level of ghost immortal, they become extremely difficult to kill.

To deal with these powerful beings, most of them are sealed. Of course, there may be some rare treasures in the world that can extract the essence of these beings to make pills for the sect or improve their own strength, but such rare treasures are too rare.

Master Tianling was much more unfortunate than many of his predecessors who were suppressed. He was hit by the forbidden Beidou God-conferring technique.

Next, Xu Qing will bring him back to the Heavenly Prison in the capital of the Dayu Dynasty and imprison him. Coupled with the suppression of the dynasty's luck, even if Master Tianling wants to self-destruct, he will not be able to escape at all.

Moreover, after practicing to his level and going through countless hardships and tribulations, who would be willing to self-destruct and let years of hard practice go to waste and everything become a pipe dream?

Master Tianling also knew that he could not escape his fate this time. He stopped talking and fell into a deep silence, which was full of despair and helplessness.

But Xu Qing seemed to have opened up and had a lot to say.

Not only did he not let Master Tianling go, he also started chatting with him, sometimes summarizing the reasons for his failure, and sometimes discussing the mysteries of Fangxiandao's practice. He looked as if he was having a long talk with an old friend.

Anyway, Xu Qing tried his best to talk to Master Tianling about things that interested him, from heaven to earth, from ancient times to the present, from China to the West, and from strange anecdotes. He talked about everything except feelings.

At first, Master Tianling refused to chat and ignored Xu Qing's words. But what Xu Qing said seemed to have an invisible magic that made him feel itchy.

After all, he had just survived a thunder tribulation, and he only had a vague understanding of many profound insights, and there were still many things he did not understand. However, Xu Qing's theories were like keys that seemed to be able to open those unknown doors for him.

Xu Qing really accommodates the strengths of hundreds of schools of thought. When he talks about theories, he has a set of theories that are well-reasoned and convincing.

Gradually, Master Tianling was attracted involuntarily and completely forgot his status as a prisoner.

In fact, he was trying to make up for himself, thinking that since he had nothing to do, it wouldn't hurt to listen. And if he could gain some insights from it, he might have a chance to turn the situation around...

With this thought in mind, the communication between Master Tianling and Xu Qing became more and more in-depth. Unconsciously, a faint demonic shadow appeared in Master Tianling's heart. The demonic shadow was looming, as if it would devour him at any time.

Later on, Xu Qing was very satisfied with his communication with Master Tianling, because he finally succeeded in entering Master Tianling's dream.

Now, even if the old senior didn’t want to communicate with Xu Qing, he couldn’t.

Can the Yin spirit dream? This is so weird.

Well, as a generation of thunder and ghost immortal, Master Tianling has seen a lot of strange things, and seeing ghosts is not a rare thing.

But he still couldn't understand how Xu Qing had invaded his dreams.

This seemed like something that only the inner demon created by his own practice could accomplish.

But how could Xu Qing become his inner demon?

"Don't worry about it, let's get down to business now." Xu Qing's voice seemed to come from the distant sky, ethereal and vague.

"What's the important matter?" Master Tianling asked subconsciously, with a hint of vigilance in his voice.

"Don't worry, I won't hurt you. If you succeed, I'll be the last person who wants to destroy your soul."

In the dream, Xu Qing looked at Master Tianling calmly. His gaze was like the warm sunshine in spring, and his words were so friendly that people couldn't help but relax their guard.

Then, he whispered slowly, as if it was a mysterious spell from ancient times: "He is free." As these four words came out, the entire dream space began to tremble violently, as if the end of the world was approaching...

At the same time, the dim surface of Xu Qing's bronze mirror became as clear as water, a faint shadow began to appear, and then a line of evaluation text appeared.

This means that Xu Qing is about to have a new guardian demon king born!
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At the same time, the imperial decree of reward had been issued, and a letter from Feng Wu was also included.

(End of this chapter)