Chapter 407: The Martial Saint Inspects the Troops

Chapter 407: The Martial Saint Inspects the Troops

Chapter 407: The Martial Saint Inspects the Troops
Liangqu was involved in flood control in Huazhu County last year. He heard the envoy mention it and knew that Huaiyin Prefecture would change its strategy before summer plowing. He didn't expect that this day would come so soon!

I'm afraid that when I come to Xiangyi County, the envoy will also be on the way.

It is a pity that I was not able to witness the historical moment of the town transformation.

Suddenly recalling.

Pingyang County already has many large chambers of commerce, with numerous high-rise buildings standing around the county seat and countless construction projects underway.

The scale of many local houses is even more exaggerated than that of Master Yang's, with layers of walls, starting from three layers. Perhaps they are the many families from Huaiyin Prefecture.

Fortunately, I had bought a lot of land in advance.

After the envoy informed him, Liang Qu bought a lot of land deeds early on.

He was worried that the old toad would get the news, so he kept it secret.

Yixing Town is more than ten miles away from the county seat, and it will take some time before it is completely merged into the main urban area. It will take at least two to three years. However, it is a large town in Pingyang Prefecture, and its status and development will inevitably rise.

Can Daxing and Wanping counties, located at the foot of the imperial capital, be the same as counties in other places?

The county magistrate and prefect of the two places will not change.

Therefore, Liu Shiqin expressed his congratulations.

Who wouldn’t be envious when a pie falls from the sky while you’re at home?

However, once the official change is made, there will undoubtedly be another wave of fierce dragons coming across the river, and not just individuals, but a large clan.

In the last wave, Liang Qu established himself and entered the second generation circle with the help of his master.

Whether this wave can maintain its original position and get better and better depends on its own ability.

Liang Qu kept it in mind and asked about the second exciting event.

"The second thing is even more special. Yesterday, I learned that the Holy Emperor of our dynasty announced to the world that he would appoint Marquis Weining as the General of the State and establish his government in Ningjiang, Huainan!"

"Marquis Weining?"

Liang Qu felt that it sounded familiar, but his memory was quite vague.

Liu Shiqin reminded him, "Our dynasty has just been promoted to the Martial Saint. He was very popular last year. Doesn't Liang Shuilang have any impression of him?"

"Oh! I remember."

Liang Qu suddenly remembered.

Last year, Marquis Weining attained enlightenment and became a saint. He dominated the world for five days. I was having a banquet with my fellow brothers. The next day, when I woke up, I suddenly realized the ape fist that was more suitable for me. I was awarded the title of Great Creator. It was the same person who came to report the news.

Later, the two Martial Saint Mysterious Weapons that were used in the attack on the Ghost Mother Sect, one of which was a spear-shaped Mysterious Weapon, belonged to Marquis Weining.

We do have some connection, so we have met indirectly.

I didn’t expect that it took so long for Marquis Weining to be conferred the title?
Seeing that Liang Qu remembered clearly, Liu Shiqin continued, "Any martial saint who serves the country can be awarded the title of General of the State and have the power to establish a government!
This time, the Marquis of Weining was conferred the title of Ningjiang Prefecture, which is adjacent to Nanzhili, and he officially sent out a call for talents to the surrounding prefectures, intending to form a team for the prefectural government."

When Liang Qu heard that Ningjiang Prefecture was adjacent to Nanzhili, he immediately understood why it had been delayed for so long.

Nanzhili was the private territory of this dynasty and the most fertile place in the world.

It is big, but no martial saint or general is qualified to ask for a fiefdom in Nanzhili.

Although Ningjiang Prefecture is not within the scope of Nanzhili, it is very close to it!
Across Chizhou from Huainan Prefecture is Ningjiang Prefecture!
Chizhou was already a border state of Southern Zhili. As a state, its size was only slightly larger than an ordinary county.

Although there was no explicit statement that the area around Nanzhili could not be divided, it was almost tacitly accepted.

If it can be divided, there must be a reason.

The only thing Liang Qu could think of was the Ghost Mother Cult, or the threat from the dragon.

The ghost mother teaches the old saying.

If a flooded dragon wants to transform into a dragon, it will inevitably escape into the water. The imperial court must be aware of this and must have taken precautions.

With the Jianghuai Lake around, it would be much safer to place a Martial Saint as a pioneer to cooperate with the two in the open in Nanzhili.

However, safety is relative. The Martial Saint has a long life, so even if it is not hereditary, it is no different from hereditary. The court may have a lot of arguments over this, and it is normal to argue for a year or two.

Liu Shiqin drank tea silently so as not to disturb Liang Qu's thoughts.

Liang Qu is very young, but his work style is totally unlike that of a young man in his twenties.

After all, geniuses from big families generally wouldn't think of asking for benefits before doing anything... People who have been living a life of luxury since childhood tend to be more thin-skinned.

Liang Qu's eyes moved.

Liu Shiqin put down his teacup and said, "If Lord Liang responds to the call for talents, I believe that he will be treated as a guest of honor in Ningjiang Prefecture. At least he will start from the sixth rank. If he is favored by the Martial Saint, his status will be more prominent than that of the true disciples in the big sects."

Officials between the prefectural government offices and the imperial court offices could be transferred between them.

Those who moved to the court were often promoted, while those who moved out were demoted.

In the past, Liang Qu, with his strength and achievements, was indeed at least ranked from six up.

"County Magistrate Liu is joking."

Liang Qu received the Holy Emperor's oral order, and in a daze he ran to Ningjiang Prefecture to restrict his own development.

Although the status is quite high for a while, the future prospects are completely inferior.

Furthermore, it is possible to adjust the balance, but how to do it specifically is another matter.

It is very rare to hear of someone who can jump back and forth and hold a high position at the same time, unless that person is appointed by the court to exercise the power of assistance (supervision).

I didn't expect that so many things would happen outside while I was digging the ruins for two days.

There is an illusion of not keeping up with the times.

I wonder what kind of changes a Martial Saint who lives right next to Huaiyin Prefecture, oh, Pingyang Prefecture, will bring.

Drink up the tea in the cup.

"What about the third thing?"

"The first two things are indirectly related to Lord Liang, but the third one is directly related."

When Liang Qu heard that it was related to him, his heart skipped a beat.

"what's up?"

"In response to the petition of the people of Xiangyi and the temple priests, we are going to replace the statues in the Water God Temple of this county!"

Liang Qu felt something in his heart, but he still asked: "What do you want to change it to?"

Liu Shiqin smiled but said nothing.

"White Ape?"

"It is the white ape! Previously, Liu wanted to find the White Ape King with Sir Liang to discuss the matter, but he failed to find him for several days..."

Liang Qu shook his head repeatedly without waiting for Liu Shiqin to finish speaking.

"Absolutely not. If we suddenly replace the white ape with one in the temple, wouldn't it become an obscene sacrifice?"

Liu Shiqin was stunned: "Why would Lord Liang think so? The so-called 'improper sacrifice' means 'sacrificing something that is not meant to be sacrificed', meaning that one cannot sacrifice something that should not be sacrificed.

The sage kings established sacrifices in the following ways: if the law is applied to the people, then they will be sacrificed; if the person dies in diligent service, then they will be sacrificed; if the person stabilizes the country through hard work, then they will be sacrificed; if the person can resist a great disaster, then they will be sacrificed; if the person can defend against a great catastrophe, then they will be sacrificed.

The white ape saved the people from danger and made contributions to the country. How can it be considered as an obscene sacrifice if it is reported to the emperor?"

A county magistrate who passed the imperial examination has nothing wrong with showing off some knowledge.

Liang Qu was a little confused.

The books I've read recently are all biographies of wise ministers from ancient times. I haven't heard of this passage.

Liu Shiqin explained: “The sage kings established the principles of sacrifice: those who were set as role models by the people were sacrificed, those who died in the line of duty were sacrificed, those who made contributions to the stability of the country were sacrificed, those who could prevent disasters for the people were sacrificed, and those who could save the people from disasters were sacrificed.

Otherwise, many sacrifices to ancient wise ministers would be obscene, after all, they are human ghosts among the gods of heaven, earth, and human ghosts.

Human ghosts are mainly ancestors and clans, but when common people offer sacrifices to ancient wise ministers, it is clear that there is no clan connection."

A hint of vigilance flashed in Liang Qu's eyes.

He hasn't even cheated Liu Shiqin yet, why does it feel like he's going to be cheated first?
Liu Shiqin was helpless.

"Lord Liang's reply to the River and Lake Office should still be on the way. In fact, this matter itself needs the approval of the River and Lake Office. If you are really worried, you can write another letter and ask your colleagues, the superior."

(End of this chapter)