"Brother Hong, I don't agree with you." Hearing Hong Yi's words, Hou Qingchen, the "Inspector of Iron and Blood", frowned even more. He then said, "Let the evil sect bewitch the people for one more day. Next spring, maybe these people will be bewitched to the point of being loyal to them! Today, it might even be an honest beggar. After being given a cotton coat and a mouthful of porridge, they will become the backbone of the sect! Let them spread their teachings everywhere and develop vigorously! The entire Wu Yuansheng may immediately rot! By then, more people will die. Moreover, the roads are blocked by the snow. Even if we have money, it will be difficult to allocate rice. Using the money from the treasury for disaster relief requires the imperial court's decree. The imperial court has not issued an imperial decree yet, so I can't do anything. "
In the beginning, Hou Qingchen's words were a little harsh, but then he softened. This "Inspector of Iron and Blood" was arrogant and tough. He was a person of authority and his rule was very strict. Originally, Hong Yi's rank was far below his, so he could reprimand him at will.
But now, Hong Yi was powerful and had boundless magic power. Moreover, he had just saved his life. In terms of strength, it was not good to be distant. Therefore, as he spoke, his tone also softened. "If the government doesn't do a good job and the evil sect does a good job, the people will naturally listen to the evil sect. Those who win the hearts of the people will win the world."
Hong Yi waved his hand. He did not care about Hou Qingchen's attitude. No matter how distant they were, they were on the same boat. Moreover, their argument had touched on knowledge and the understanding of "benevolence and righteousness".
Hong Yi and Hou Qingchen had different political opinions. One should immediately send troops to destroy the evil sect's nests, while the other should first provide disaster relief and food and clothing.
Their political opinions were different.
"Brother Hong." When Hou Qingchen heard Hong Yi's words, he felt that there was a hint of 'treason and heresy' in it. He couldn't help but raise his voice. He wasn't reprimanding Hong Yi, but he was afraid that if these words were to spread out, he would incur a calamity.
"Brother Hong, I have to properly refute your words … How can the imperial court be compared to an evil cult …"
Hou Qingchen cleared his throat.
"There's no need to refute him. We both have our own reasons. When logic doesn't work, we can only rely on our fists. Right now, my dao techniques are profound and my mana is profound, so Brother Hou shouldn't argue with me. Just listen to my suggestion. In this world, logic is the most important, but in the end, fists are the true logic. "
Hong Yi waved his hand again to stop Hou Qingchen from continuing.
"Does having a bigger fist count?" Hearing Hong Yi's words, Hou Qingchen didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Of course, and this is a very hard, very solid truth, the cornerstone of all truths. Without this principle, none of the principles can be implemented. " Hong Yi said with a straight face, "Brother Hou is now the Imperial Inspector. Although my rank is very different from yours, you still have to listen to me. This is the reason."
"When did I say that I would listen to you, Brother Hong?" Hou Qingchen was stunned.
"Alright, let's discuss the issue of money and rations. Brother Hou, you are a two-rank imperial scholar. You are very knowledgeable, and your essays are also beautiful. You are especially proficient in the way of economics, which I admire very much. But now that the evil cult is wreaking havoc and you can't even protect yourself, there's no need to argue with me on academics. In short, we are all in the same boat, let's not be estranged because of this. "
Hong Yi smiled and used a disapproving tone to control the situation, saying, "Although Brother Hou is unwilling and unwilling to admit it, you still have to listen to me. Don't be in a deadlock for the sake of your pride. I have two conditions. First, Brother Hou, quickly gather the gentry of the province and let them donate money and rations for the disaster relief. Of course, this is only a cup of water on a burning cart of firewood. It's just a cover-up. You free up a few large warehouses, and I'll give you a hundred thousand loads of refined rice, enough to help the victims of the disaster. Second, while you are providing disaster relief, give me the military power of the eight battalions. My subordinates will lead the troops and arrange everything. "
"Just these two conditions. You will provide disaster relief, and I will mobilize the troops."
After Hong Yi finished speaking, his body gently leaned back on the chair, as if everything was going according to plan.
"Gather the gentry of the province to donate money and rations? That's really a cup of water on a burning cart of firewood. Although those big landlords and powerful gentry have mountains of grain stored in their houses, they are all misers. Now that the roads are blocked by the heavy snow and the price of grain has increased, they will be even more stingy. Even the government can't do anything to them, so we can't confiscate their houses for no reason. Also, where did you get the hundred thousand loads of refined rice? "
Hou Qingchen was puzzled.
"You don't have to worry about that. In short, I will use the Five Ghosts Transporting Technique to move it all for you. But you can't leak this matter at all. Gathering the landlords and gentry is just a cover-up. After all, if this matter is spread to the imperial court, your position will be unstable, and even Wang Ye may not know. "
Hong Yi was not worried that Hou Qingchen would leak the matter of him taking out a hundred thousand loads of refined rice from the Cosmos Sack. He would only keep his mouth shut. After all, using Taoist techniques to provide disaster relief was a taboo in the imperial court no matter which dynasty or generation it was.
In the past history books, there were many Taoist priests who used Taoist techniques to block the water during floods to help the victims, but in the blink of an eye, they would be arrested by the imperial court.
The imperial court was afraid of this kind of "sorcerer who used sorcery to buy the people's hearts".
If Hou Qingchen leaked this matter, his head and official position would be the first to be taken away.
"You also want the military power of the eight battalions … This, let me think about it …" Hou Qingchen did not ask much about the matter of Hong Yi "conjuring" a hundred thousand loads of refined rice. He was deeply aware of the power, and some things, the more one knew, the more disadvantageous it was.
However, the matter of Hong Yi wanting the military power, he would have to think about it carefully.
Wu Yuansheng had eight battalions and four thousand Steel Cavalrymen. If he could easily give it to someone, it would naturally be a serious matter.
However, Hong Yi did not pay attention to Hou Qingchen's thoughts, and directly shouted, "Tie Zhu, come in."
"Yes."
Tie Zhu wore a large wolf skin cloak and held a fine steel halberd in his hand. He walked in like a god, and the whole house trembled slightly.
"Bring Lord Hou's personal edict and the accompanying officials to the military camp outside of Wu Yuan City. Mobilize fifty Steel Cavalrymen to Ba County and discuss with the magistrate of Ba County. Tell them that the government and the religious altar will work together to provide disaster relief to the victims. After this heavy snow, not a single person will freeze to death or starve to death. From now on, the Wu Sheng and the True Void Sect can preach at will in Wu Yuansheng, and they will not be arrested. "
"Mu The Younger, come in with your teacher. Lélie will assist you. Also bring Lord Hou's personal edict and fifty Steel Cavalrymen to Chen County."
"Chi Zhuiyang, you also bring fifty Steel Cavalrymen to Wu County."
"Mr Zhou, you will go to Heng County."
"Hills, you will bring two Silver Shark Warriors and fifty Steel Cavalrymen to Wen County."
"Fei Yan, you will bring two Silver Shark Warriors and fifty Steel Cavalrymen to Yuan County."
As the trusted aides were called in one by one, they stood in a row. Each of them had unfathomable skills, and Hou Qingchen's jaw dropped. This "Iron Blood Inspector" was also stunned by Hong Yi's explosive strength.
Moreover, from Hong Yi's mouth, one county after another, it showed that Hong Yi knew the geographical distribution of the entire Wu Yuansheng like the back of his hand.
In less than the time to drink a cup of tea, Hong Yi had sent his men and horses to Wu Yuansheng's ten counties and several prefectures.
"Pay attention, you must pretend that the government is ready to cooperate with the evil sects. When you arrive in each county, discuss with the county magistrate, and then talk to the leaders of the Church. After the disaster relief is over, secretly capture all the leaders. Pay attention, you must secretly capture them, and don't cause a rebellion. "
After Hong Yi gave his orders, he said to his subordinates, "Do you understand what I mean?"
"Young Master, all is fair in war. First, lure out the leaders of the Church, and then act in secret. Lord Hou has been hurt by the evil sects, and they are now running rampant. Lord Hou's attitude is a declaration of his position, and these evil sects may really think that Lord Hou has changed sides. "
Mr. Zhou's eyes flickered.
"Yes, the evil sects must rely on the government to develop. Unfortunately, Brother Hou is stubborn. Now that I've thrown out this bait, they have no choice but to take it. Let me say this first, these evil sects' leaders can't be caught openly, otherwise, those believers will cause trouble, and the whole province will be ruined. You have to control the discretion. At the same time, you must cooperate with the county magistrate. Pay attention, some of those county magistrates may also be infiltrated by the evil sects, and then find out all of them, and then capture them all! "
Hong Yi said.
"Young Master, you're really a hero among men, so swift and decisive. But Lord Hou is still considering it," Mr. Zhou said.
"It doesn't matter." Hong Yi chuckled, stood up from the chair, and strolled to the side of the desk. He spread out the paper, ground the ink, and then picked up Hou Qingchen's Inspector-General Seal. He stamped the blank document with cinnabar, and a clear and bright red seal appeared on it.
"Brother Hou, I've ground the ink for you, and stamped the seal for you. Please write the warrant."
After Hong Yi had done all this, he stretched out his hand, and made a gesture of invitation to Hou Qingchen.
"Brother Hong, you're really something. With your help, Wang Ye really has the hope of ascending to the throne in the future, and ruling over the world. In this case, I can only listen to you. "
Hou Qingchen smiled helplessly at first, and then burst into laughter. He sat in front of the desk, and wrote a few warrants for the mobilization of troops one by one.
Then, Hong Yi let his subordinates hold these warrants for the mobilization of troops one by one. With a burst of hurried footsteps, all of his subordinates rushed out, and along with them, were naturally Hou Qingchen's aides.
"Alright, Brother Hou, for these few days, I'll stay by your side. You go and meet the rich and powerful people, and order them to provide money and food. With me here in Wu Yuan City, even if the leaders of Lifeless Path and Zhen Kong Path come personally, they won't be able to do anything to you. "
Hong Yi returned to his seat, and said proudly.
Looking at how Hong Yi was leisurely and complacent as he acted swiftly and decisively with just a few words and arranged everything flawlessly. At the same time that Hong Yi actually wanted to wipe out the Evil Sect in one go, he even borrowed the Evil Sect's forces to provide disaster relief. Even an iron-fisted person like Hou Qingchen couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
"You're a hero who saves the world, I'm ashamed of my inferiority."
"Brother Hou, you flatter me." After Hong Yi sat down, with a thought, a gust of Yang Wind suddenly flew out, divided into dozens, and quietly attached to the back of his subordinates.
Evil sects ran amok, and there were powerful figures among them. Although these subordinates of Hong Yi were all capable and not afraid of ordinary evil techniques, they would find it hard to resist a true expert. Hong Yi separated his spirit consciousness to attach to them, and secretly helped them resist evil techniques. When they encountered an expert, Hong Yi could even sense it, and his true soul would fly out.
Especially when Mu The Younger had the Enduring Monk by his side. With this big Wu Sheng around, even ghost immortals wouldn't be able to gain any advantage.
Moreover, his subordinates also had many weapons against the spirit. For example, the "Peach God Soul Destroying Arrow" that he purchased in the Heavenly Wind Nation was made of peach wood, and it was an arrow made of magic incantations that could harm the spirit.
Moreover, Hong Yi could also use this opportunity to see how his subordinates were doing, and see if they could handle things independently.
Martial strength alone wasn't enough, they also had to be resourceful and capable, and could handle things independently.
In the future, when he arrived in Jade Capital, there would be many open and secret fights. This time, he was in Wu Yuansheng to train himself.
"At least three days, at most five days, the results of all the provinces and counties will be out. I guarantee that my actions will be able to destroy the leader of the evil sect, and even lure out the real expert behind the scenes. If it really is related to the Crown Prince, I will get the evidence and hand it to Prince Yu. During the court meeting, he will throw it out on the spot, and it will be enough to kill the Crown Prince. In front of all the officials and officials, even if the Emperor wants to protect the Crown Prince, I'm afraid he won't have an excuse. "
Hong Yi had already calculated it in his heart.
By doing this, he would be alerting the snake. Once the snake was alarmed, he could capture it in one fell swoop, and bring it back to Jade Capital. Moreover, this time, he would be using the name of Hou Qingchen, and he wouldn't expose himself.
As expected, a day after Hong Yi issued the order, dozens of secret letters were sent out from various secret places in Wu Yuansheng City. Some were sent to Jade Capital, and some were sent to the Governor's Mansion in Zhongzhou.
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