September 15th, Wulong City.
The originally inconspicuous county had now become the temporary headquarters of the Shanhai Territory. The teleportation formation in the city would flicker from time to time as people came and went between the two cities.
In the military meeting yesterday, Ouyang Shuo had decided on the military reorganization plan and the structure of Zhaoqing County. The military and the civil officials of the protectorate were all busy as if their butts were on fire.
A large number of clerks were transferred from Shanhai City to help deal with the aftermath.
For Shanhai City, dealing with the aftermath was a smokeless war. Its importance was not much different from the war that had just ended.
Whether or not Zhaoqing County could be successfully brought under the rule of Shanhai City and assimilated into the system of Shanhai City depended on the batch of civil officials.
They would instill the system and ideology of Shanhai City into every corner of Zhaoqing County.
As the lord, Ouyang Shuo didn't sleep well last night. He kept thinking about the future plans of his territory. It was only after midnight that he fell asleep.
Fortunately, Ouyang Shuo was strong and full of energy. Moreover, after cultivating the Inner Canon of the Yellow Thearch, he could enter deep sleep. One hour of sleep was equivalent to two hours of normal sleep.
If he wanted his subordinates to work hard, he, as the lord, naturally couldn't slack off.
The rooster outside the window had just crowed when Ouyang Shuo woke up on time. After washing up, Zhang Xuan went to the courtyard and began his unshakable cultivation.
He first practiced the Eight Extremities Fist twice to warm up his muscles. Then, he practiced the spear for half an hour. Ouyang Shuo had already caught a hint of inspiration from the similarities between the Eight Extremities Fist and the Yang Family's spear techniques.
He believed that as long as he practiced diligently, it was only a matter of time before the two merged.
After practicing the spear, Ouyang Shuo began to practice the sword. The killing sword he practiced was the same as before. There was not a trace of killing intent. Rather than saying that he was practicing the sword, it was more like a sword dance.
But if one looked closely, they would notice something amazing.
The leaves in the air would be cut into two by the invisible sword qi before they could even get close to the Scarlet Night Sword. There was no wind in the courtyard, but one could hear the sound of explosions, as if they were being cut by knives.
Whenever Ouyang Shuo practiced his swordsmanship, the guards in the courtyard would hide far away, not daring to approach. These iron-blooded guards who had gone through mountains of blades and seas of fire were extremely sensitive to the smell of blood and killing intent.
At this moment, silence was better than sound.
By the time Ouyang Shuo stopped cultivating, two hours had already passed. After returning to his room, he changed into a clean set of clothes and went to the dining hall to prepare for breakfast.
When passing by the entrance of the dining hall, Ouyang Shuo said to Chen Dameng, who was on guard, "Dameng, go and inform Sir Xiao. Tell him to come see me in the study."
"Yes, sir!"
Chen Dameng was an abnormally burly man. He was 1.95 meters tall, and his chest and abdomen were bulging with strong muscles. His physique could even be compared to that of a ferocious beast in human form.
Don't be fooled by his bulky physique and clumsy appearance. His Eight Extremities Fist should not be underestimated.
Before Chen Dameng came to Shanhai City, he was a hunter who relied on hunting for a living. Other than his sickly younger brother, he had no other relatives.
In order to treat his younger brother's illness, Chen Dameng often went deep into the mountains and fought with tigers, leopards, jackals, and wolves. In the local area, he could be considered a hero who could fight tigers in the mountains and capture dragons in the water.
Later, he wandered to Shanhai City and entered the Eight Extremities Fist Dojo, where he became the disciple of Lin Yue, a fist technique grandmaster. Unexpectedly, although this person looked dumb, his comprehension of fist techniques was extremely strong. His comprehension of fist techniques surprised even Lin Yue.
Perhaps this was the so-called 'great wisdom appears to be stupidity'.
After observing Chen Dameng for three months, Lin Yue decided to accept him as his direct disciple and carefully teach him the essence of the Eight Extremities Fist.
As a result, Chen Dameng's martial arts skills improved by leaps and bounds.
Unlike Lin Yue's eldest disciple, Wang Feng, who was proficient in spear techniques, Chen Dameng had a special liking for fist techniques. His pair of iron fists had killed countless heroes. Even a bull would fall to the ground with a single punch.
Apart from fist techniques, the only weapon Chen Dameng knew was a broadsword, a short one at that. Therefore, he could only fight on the ground. If he was on a horse, he would be a live target.
After learning martial arts, Chen Dameng chose to join the army like his senior brothers.
After some training, Chen Dameng successfully became a member of the Divine Martial Guards. Not long ago, Ouyang Shuo took a liking to him and appointed him as the captain of the guards.
Ouyang Shuo's first captain of the guards was Wang Feng. However, Wang Feng was now a general who commanded three thousand armored soldiers, and it was no longer suitable to keep him by Ouyang Shuo's side.
Therefore, Ouyang Shuo chose another two hundred people from the Divine Martial Guards to form a team of guards to guard Ouyang Shuo twenty-four hours a day.
Chen Dameng was the captain of the guards and Ouyang Shuo's personal bodyguard.
In ancient times, those who were the bodyguards of the lord were all people with extraordinary martial arts skills. For example, Dian Wei and Xu Chu under Cao Cao's camp, Zhao Yun under Liu Bei's camp, and so on.
Naturally, Chen Dameng couldn't be compared to Dian Wei and the others.
But for now, it was enough.
Ouyang Shuo still couldn't bear to let a general of the army be his personal bodyguard. After all, he was a player. Even if there was an assassination, he could reincarnate. There was no need for a bodyguard.
While Ouyang Shuo was still having his meal, Xiao He, who was following behind Chen Dameng, hurried over. Seeing that the Marquis was still eating, Xiao He simply waited outside the door.
However, Ouyang Shuo's senses were so sharp that he immediately noticed Xiao He's presence.
"Lord Xiao, are you here? Please come in. "
"The Marquis!"
When Xiao He heard this, he walked into the dining hall and bowed respectfully.
For a monarch to receive his ministers in the dining hall, if word got out, he would probably be scolded to death by the Confucian scholars.
Ouyang Shuo didn't care. He said with a smile, "Lord Xiao, you came so quickly. I'm afraid you didn't have time to eat, did you? Dameng, prepare a bowl and chopsticks for Lord Xiao. "
"Yes, sir!"
Chen Dameng, who was outside the door, answered and went to prepare.
During the expedition, Chen Dameng was both Ouyang Shuo's bodyguard and his housekeeper. Only Ouyang Shuo could think of asking this burly man to serve him tea.
Chen Dameng didn't think much of it. Before he settled down in Shanhai City, he had been taking care of his brother by himself, so he wasn't unfamiliar with the daily chores.
He knew how to wash clothes and cook.
The ones who felt awkward were the ministers, such as Xiao He.
Seeing this tall and mighty man handing over a set of chopsticks and bowl, the feeling of dislocation in his perception was extremely awkward. The small bowl and chopsticks were like toys in Chen Dameng's hands.
Xiao He was really worried that the burly man would crush the bowl and chopsticks if he used a little force.
In ancient times, it was a supreme honor for a minister to be able to eat with the emperor. Xiao He was born in the wilderness and probably didn't pay much attention to Liu Bang in his early years.
But facing the Marquis, he was still a little nervous.
Although the Marquis was young, he had a mind of his own. He was full of vigor and authority.
Ouyang Shuo might be straightforward, but he didn't have the habit of talking at the dining table. It wasn't without reason that the ancient people followed the commandment of 'don't talk when eating and don't talk when sleeping'.
After breakfast, the two of them went to the study to discuss matters.
At this time, Chen Dameng had already prepared tea in advance, and his service was very thoughtful. The maids of the Protectorate of the Southern Border were probably like this. Some of the newcomers couldn't even be compared to them.
"Look at this!"
Ouyang Shuo sat down at the table and picked up a document. On the cover of the document, the words' Top Secret 'were written in red ink. Obviously, this was a document that was only allowed to be circulated within a small circle.
Hearing that, Xiao He hurriedly stood up, took the document respectfully, and returned to his seat.
This document had been drafted by Ouyang Shuo last night. It was about the establishment of the Science, Education, Culture, and Health Bureau, as well as the reform of the territory's education, medical, and other areas.
Xiao He was shocked when he finished reading it.
Because it was a top secret document, Ouyang Shuo elaborated on the impact of the reform in the education field on the territory's future. He didn't try to hide it at all.
Ouyang Shuo did this to make Xiao He realize the significance and importance of this reform. He didn't want the reform to be incomplete because of Xiao He's misunderstanding.
It was precisely because of this that Xiao He trembled in fear after reading it. He had never heard of this reform of the Marquis. It was completely different from the usual practice of previous dynasties.
At the same time, Xiao He was also a famous minister.
He clearly understood the effect of this reform on the territory. Especially for the common people, this was simply a chance to completely change their fate.
"The Marquis is wise and loves the people like his own children. Such a benevolent ruler is truly a blessing for the people."
Xiao He stood up again and respectfully bowed.
Ouyang Shuo nodded, looked at Xiao He, and said in a deep voice, "I want you to take the lead in establishing the Science, Education, Culture, and Health Bureau and lead this reform. Are you confident? "
"For the Marquis's plan, this humble subject is willing to die ten thousand times!"
Hearing this, Xiao He solemnly knelt down and swore an oath. For some reason, at that moment, Xiao He suddenly felt an irrepressible sense of lofty aspiration rise in his heart.
There will always be a time when the wind blows and the waves, and I will hang the sail to help the vast sea.
As a famous minister, Xiao He also had a great political ambition in his heart. For the world's scholars, to achieve greatness was to help the world. The highest ideal of their life could be summed up in four sentences.
To establish a heart for the world, to establish a life for the people, to continue learning for the saints, and to establish peace for all ages.
This reform was to establish a life for the people. Xiao He felt like he was standing on the wave of the era.
Perhaps, in this ordinary study room, on such an ordinary morning, the famous minister of a generation, Xiao He, began to complete the most important and profound transformation in his life.
Once he was reborn from the ashes and got rid of the barriers of the era, Xiao He would rise rapidly. In the future, in the real world, he would also be able to assist Ouyang Shuo and achieve great things.
Ouyang Shuo was the only witness. (To be continued.)
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