In the Giant Deer Territory not far from the Great Rift Abyss.
There was a cave where strange howls could be heard from time to time.
Compared to half a year ago, the number of cocoons formed by the white silk threads had reached a level that made one's scalp go numb. They were like silkworm chrysalises, densely packed in the entire cave.
One of them was hanging upside down on the top of the cave. This cocoon was extremely large. It seemed that if it was too small, it would not be able to contain its huge power.
Lightning flashed from time to time.
Directly below the cocoon, Yue 'er was sitting cross-legged with her eyes closed. Between her and the cocoon, there were invisible soul threads leading them. Surrounding these soul threads were mysterious runes that were slowly injected into Yue' er's body, accompanied by drops of energy-like things.
Yue 'er's little face, which was full of pain, sometimes showed a strange pleasure. She was in pain, but at the same time, she was enjoying it.
Around her body was the astonishing power of lightning. It was a force field composed entirely of lightning, infinitely close to the Law Domain.
"What is this? Why didn't you let me have it earlier … "
A strange flush appeared on her little face. She raised her slender neck and moaned faintly. "Gongsun Boyue, you have such great power, but you don't know how to make good use of it. If Yue 'er was you, Yan Li, that bastard, would have died long ago."
"Let go … me … little whore …" The cocoon roared intermittently.
Yue 'er said disapprovingly, "If you knew how to make good use of it, how could you fall into Yue' er's hands? But don't worry, Yue 'er won't kill you. I will turn you into a puppet that only listens to Yue' er's orders. After all, Yue 'er doesn't have a single expert at your level. "
"Let go … I … I promise you …" The cocoon begged.
"I will let you go." Yue 'er smiled like a flower. "When I master all your techniques, of course I will also have your cultivation."
With that, she left, leaving Gongsun Boyue wailing miserably in the cocoon.
… …
The Town of Beginnings was now like the Peach Blossom Village of the Giant Deer Territory. The strong order itself was a guarantee of survival. Here, you didn't have to worry about being killed on the streets at any time because the Law Enforcers were even stricter to criminals than the Dragon Emperor Court.
As the saying goes, strong medicine is needed for a serious illness. If you wanted to make a living in the Town of Beginnings and enjoy peace and happiness, you had to abide by the rules here. Otherwise, sorry, it wouldn't matter if you were here or not.
Of course, behind the powerful order was a powerful force.
No one dared to underestimate the strength of the Town of Beginnings since the unrest was suppressed by lightning a few months ago.
Ji Zhiyuan put down his pen and rubbed the space between his brows.
Yuchi Zhenjin presented the last report to Ji Zhiyuan. "Your Excellency, this is the last key proposal. You must make a decision before you leave."
"Read it to me." Ji Zhiyuan's voice was filled with exhaustion.
Anyone who didn't sleep or rest for half a month to deal with these trivial matters would not be better off than her.
The Town of Beginnings had only just begun. From the establishment of laws, the dispatch of personnel, rewards and punishments, salaries, disputes, murders, and theft, to the restoration of farmland, weaving, papermaking, and so on, it could be said that the Town of Beginnings had reached the stage where it had to personally attend to everything.
When she was still the Emperor, she didn't need to worry about these things at all.
However, after going deeper into the grassroots, she found that many of the decisions she made in the past were not necessarily correct. She could consider many things from different perspectives, which was an unexpected gain.
Yuchi Zhenjin said, "The permanent population of the Town of Beginnings has already exceeded two hundred thousand, and it's still growing. Manpower, workshops, fields, and everything that can be operated within a radius of five hundred miles has already been put into operation. We can't afford any more people."
"How could this be?" Ji Zhiyuan frowned. "Could it be that a peaceful life can make them turn over a new leaf?"
"Not all of them are loafers from the Giant Deer Region." Yuchi Zhenjin said helplessly, "There are many who can't live on outside. They heard that we provide food, drink, and support here, so they naturally came to seek shelter."
"It would be good if we had a hunting ground here." Ji Zhiyuan sighed softly.
Yuchi Zhenjin's eyes shone brightly. "Are you seriously considering this matter?"
"Do you think it's funny?" Ji Zhiyuan said.
"It's not funny," Yuchi Zhenjin said.
"That's right," Ji Zhiyuan said.
Yuchi Zhenjin stroked his beard cheerfully, then said seriously, "The more people there are, the stronger they are. There are more than eighty masters in the Martial Arts Training Yard, but providing for them is the limit. The only thing we can do now is to close the gate and stop accepting people. The pressure will naturally be relieved. "
"We can't," Ji Zhiyuan said.
"Why not?" Yuchi Zhenjin was even more cheerful.
"That would go against the original intention of building this town." Ji Zhiyuan said, "I believe that most of the people who come here are pitiful people who have nowhere to go. How can we keep them outside the gate?"
"In your opinion, how should this matter be resolved?" Yuchi Zhenjin said.
"Cultivate more arable land and expand the industry." Ji Zhiyuan stood up. "The former requires a lot of manpower. I'll make a new rule here. Those who cultivate on their own need not pay taxes. The land is their own, and the government can't interfere."
"Sir, please think twice!" Yuchi Zhenjin's expression changed slightly. "This law will have a far-reaching impact. Once it becomes mainstream, how can the Town of Beginnings remain intact? Isn't it equivalent to dividing the country?"
"It's not ours in the first place. We want others to cultivate it and take it for ourselves. How can there be such logic in this world?" Ji Zhiyuan said.
Yuchi Zhenjin said, "The powerful armed forces of the Town of Beginnings ensure the safety of their lives and property when they cultivate. While they are protected, they have to contribute some labor. It's reasonable. We can exempt them from taxes, but the land must not be privately owned. "
Ji Zhiyuan thought for a moment and said, "If that's the case, we'll follow the old rules and exempt them from taxes. The government will be responsible for issuing the land deeds. It can also be sold as a business, and we'll give them maximum freedom."
Yuchi Zhenjin heaved a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Sir is wise."
"As for the latter, you and Wei Ran can negotiate on it. Travel and business groups, if possible. Fortunately, King Wei is very kind to us," Ji Zhiyuan said.
"That's also because you made the right decision," Yuchi Zhenjin said with a smile.
Then, he became serious, which was rare for him. "Sir, it's time to make a decision."
"What decision?" Ji Zhiyuan walked to the window with his hands behind his back.
Yuchi Zhenjin said seriously, "What you're doing has seriously violated the Holy Dynasty's bottom line."
"What I'm doing?" Ji Zhiyuan said.
"Establishing laws and systems," Yuchi Zhenjin said meaningfully, "There's no such thing as' one country, two systems' since ancient times. Although the Town of Beginnings is small, it already has the shape of a country. The Holy Dynasty has given up on Giant Deer Region, but it doesn't mean it can tolerate others building a country. "
"What do you think, Sir?" Ji Zhiyuan asked.
"It's the right time," Yuchi Zhenjin said, "If we don't make a decision, the people's hearts will scatter, and there will be immeasurable chaos. Now, at least half of the people think that you're the true ruler of the world. "
"Half …" Ji Zhiyuan chewed on this ambiguous number.
Yuchi Zhenjin continued, "Don't underestimate this number. Since ancient times, there are very few kings who can truly live up to the expectations of the people. Moreover, with the Holy Dynasty above us, the Town of Beginnings has no advantage at all. Even so, you should be proud that half of the people still support you. "
"Must we fight if we want to survive?" Ji Zhiyuan mumbled.
"History has given us the answer," Yuchi Zhenjin said.
"If that's the case …" Ji Zhiyuan suddenly turned around and stared at Yuchi Zhenjin. "Yuchi Zhenjin, listen up!"
"Yes, Sir!" Yuchi Zhenjin put his hands in his sleeves and bowed deeply.
Ji Zhiyuan took a deep breath and said, "I'll leave the matter of building the army to you."
"Yes!" Yuchi Zhenjin knelt down. "Greetings, Sir."
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