Zhong Tingzhi returned to the Miaohao Daoist Palace after the court meeting ended. Daoist Cen was already waiting there. He stood with his sleeves behind his back and said, "Daoist Brother Zhong, you're back. How did the court meeting go?"
Daoist Zhong walked in and said, "The court has agreed to increase the number of continents and prefectures. They're still discussing which prefectures to expand. Once this matter is settled, I'll help Daoist Brother obtain a position as the head of the prefectures."
As he spoke, he made an inviting gesture. Daoist Cen nodded and sat down with him in the inner hall. Immediately, a Daoist boy came to serve tea.
Daoist Zhong said, "Daoist Brother Cen used to be a court administrator. It won't be difficult for you to become the head of the prefectures. However, whether you can achieve enough merits in this position will depend on you."
Daoist Cen said, "Then I'll have to go to a place where I can achieve merits. I've left Tianxia for a long time and am unfamiliar with the situation. Does Daoist Brother Zhong have any suggestions?"
Daoist Zhong pointed and a map of Tianxia appeared in front of him. Not only did it show the thirteen upper continents, but the remaining hundred or so prefectures were also listed.
He said, "I've already thought about the proposal to increase the prefectures. I believe that if we want to increase the prefectures, these prefectures should be included."
As he spoke, more than ten prefectures lit up on the light screen. They were roughly distributed in four directions. He continued, "But if we want to achieve something, these two prefectures are the most promising."
He pointed at two of the prefectures. "I believe that Daoist Brother Zhong should go to these two prefectures." He paused for a moment. "However, things haven't been settled yet. The opinions of the court administrators are different. These two prefectures may not be promoted to prefectures."
Daoist Cen glanced at him and said, "I'll remember it." He bowed. "As for the matter of coming down, I'll leave it to Daoist Brother Zhong."
Daoist Zhong bowed from his seat.
Daoist Cen's figure dissipated like a shadow, leaving behind only a jade bead in its place. However, this bead soon turned into a pile of debris. This time, it was only a projection of him that had appeared.
After Taoist Feng left the court, he did not return to the Taoist Palace immediately. Instead, he communicated with Taoist Gao and then went to the Shouzheng Palace to meet Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu was currently cultivating in the dojo. However, because the dojo was not isolated from the Shouzheng Palace and they were connected by the magnetic force of the Clear Sky Primordial Magnet, he returned to the Shouzheng Palace and invited Taoist Feng in.
Daoist Feng greeted him and sat down in the hall. The moment he came down, he explained the matter of the court meeting. Then, he said, "Zhong Weiwu's actions are obviously because his previous plan failed. He's afraid that the Xuan and Hun Daoists will become too powerful. Therefore, he wants to use this opportunity to suppress us."
Unlike Daoist Zhong, his focus was not on which prefectures would be promoted to prefectures. Instead, he cared about who would be the Xuan Leader after this.
As a Xuanxiu, he could see clearly that Zhong Weiwu wanted to fight against the Xuan and Hun Daoists. Therefore, he came up with the idea of expanding the prefectures. This way, more Xuan Zun who were originally cultivating in seclusion could be placed in important positions.
After a few decades, if these people accumulated merits or made great contributions, they would become strong candidates to compete for the position of Xuanting Court Administrator.
However, he did not object at that time because Zhong Weiwu's words did make some sense. Furthermore, Monk Hunjang, who was led by Chen Tingzhi, also did not object. This was because the latter felt that it was impossible to arrange for True Cultivators in all the positions. Therefore, Monk Hunjang would definitely be arranged.
The only one who was at a disadvantage here was probably Xuanxiu. Even if the four of them were included, only Shi Cheng could be promoted. However, the problem was that Shi Cheng did not have much ambition in the past. Now, he was fully focused on perfecting his cultivation technique. It was obviously impossible for him to compete for a position.
Fortunately, there was one more person who was suitable.
He looked at Zhang Yu and said sincerely, "Daoist Zhang, compared to others, we hope that you can be the Xuan Leader of a prefectural prefecture. Fellow Daoist, don't be fooled by the fact that you're only a Guardian now. Only by overseeing the Governor's Estate can you become a Court Administrator in the future. Since you have such an opportunity now, why not give it a try? "
Zhang Yu thought for a moment, then said, "I will consider Daoist Feng's words."
Daoist Feng nodded. He was here today for this matter. Since he had said what he wanted to say, he did not say anything else. He immediately stood up and took his leave.
Zhang Yu stood up to send him off. After sending him off, he returned to the hall and began to think deeply.
His Shouzheng was the Xuan Court Administrator. Xuanting could not be pursued. This meant that he could also become the Xuan Leader of a prefectural prefecture. Of course, there was bound to be resistance.
However, in order to complete his own Dao, other than providing his own cultivation, he had to pursue a higher position.
Even though Xuanting could not take away his position, he also could not interfere with Xuanting's decisions. If he wanted to have a say in Xuanting, he could only become the Xuan Court Administrator.
Therefore, if there was an opportunity, he had to fight for it.
He walked to the front and waved his sleeve. The map of Tianxia's inner and outer continents appeared in front of him.
His gaze shifted and fell on the Dongting Protectorate.
He believed that if he wanted to promote the Protectorate to a prefecture, the Dongting Protectorate would be a suitable choice.
It was not because he was born here, but because this place was different from other places. It was located at the easternmost point of Tianxia's territory. Moreover, it faintly controlled a continent that had yet to be explored. It had extraordinary significance. Compared to the other protectorates, the population of the Dongting Protectorate was at least in the top ten.
Moreover, there were many secrets hidden behind this continent. Even if it was out of consideration for his responsibility as the Shouzheng, it was very necessary to use this opportunity to promote this place to a prefecture. It was also necessary to place a Xuan Zun or Xuan Zun incarnation to guard this place.
Ten days later, Yujing, Jade Moon Terrace.
After waking up in the morning, Yang Ying washed up and changed into a dark blue military uniform. Then, she walked to the windowsill.
Almost ten years had passed. Now, she was a valiant and beautiful young woman in her twenties. Right now, she was in the most beautiful period of a woman's life.
Because of her Tianxia bloodline, her long-standing adherence to Tianxia etiquette, and the simple breathing technique taught to her by Zhang Yu, this beautiful period was likely to continue for another thirty or even forty years.
She looked out of the windowsill. Under the pale blue sky, there stood a large platform with a flat roof that seemed to be as tall as the heavens. It stood tall and majestic, majestic and magnificent.
Above the large stage, one could see the eaves and corners of the eaves, which were like stacks of jade palaces and bejeweled pavilions. The front of the magnificent palace walls received the first rays of the morning sun, and reflected a brilliant golden light outwards.
That was the Yuanshangtai, the central hub of Yujing. It was also the place where the Imperial Regents handled government affairs.
Looking at it from afar, the rainbow light flashed across the large platform. The sky was low and the clouds were low. It was a grand and magnificent sight that made one feel small and insignificant.
There was a knock on the door, followed by a female voice. "Is Captain Wei ready?"
Yang Ying turned around and said, "Come in."
As soon as the door opened, a bespectacled, scholarly woman in a long dress walked in with a jade tablet in her hand. Beside her was a petite, beautiful girl in a Mystic Daoist robe. She looked very quiet and beautiful.
Behind the two of them was a tall and sturdy female guard in a divine robe.
The woman walked over and bowed to her, saying, "Captain Wei, we are all ready. Can we set off now?"
Yang Ying's gaze turned and the female guard immediately handed her a military cap. She took it and held it in her arms. "Let's go."
Everyone made way for her.
Yang Ying walked out of the door and walked along the corridor. The woman and the girl in the Daoist robe immediately followed. The rows of guards in divine robes on both sides of the corridor also joined the group after she walked past.
When the group walked out of the arched door of the residence, a silver-white flying boat that seemed to be flowing with dazzling light was already parked there.
As they walked closer, a row of cabin doors melted open on the body of the boat.
Su Qian walked into the boat and walked along the corridor to the main cabin. After sitting down, she said to the quiet girl in the Xuanxiu Daoist robe, "Sister Jiayue, we are going to visit Elder Su today. He is the father of Commandant Su and was once the head of the Heavenly Army. Although he has retired, he is on good terms with a certain Imperial Regent. Perhaps he can say a few words for the Protectorate."
She had heard the news of Xuanting's decision to increase the population of the Protectorate two days ago. She knew that once the Dongting Protectorate became a province, it would receive the full support and support of the Xuanting and Yujing Imperial Regent. The benefits were immeasurable.
As a citizen of the Dongting, she naturally wanted to contribute to her hometown. Moreover, she did not think that the Dongting was inferior to other places.
Jiayue listened quietly. She was transferred from the outer regions ten days ago to protect Yang Ying's safety. At the same time, she was in charge of using the Xuntian Dao Zhang to communicate with various parties. In fact, the latter was her main task. Therefore, she only thought of herself as a messenger and would not express any opinions carelessly.
At this moment, on a white jade platform opposite the Jade Moon Platform, two young men were looking at the silver flying boat below through the glass wall.
One of them, a handsome man in his twenties wearing a Daoist robe, said, "The one who just passed by, was that Yang Ying?"
Next to him stood a young man of similar age, but somewhat thin and weak. He said, "Brother Wei, that's her."
After some thought, he said, "The chances of the Dongting Protectorate becoming a province are very high, at least higher than ours. I hope that brother Wei can help us this time."
The man surnamed Wei said, "Although grandfather was promoted to the imperial court long ago, he still spent a great deal of effort in the Dragon Tooth Protectorate. The Dragon Tooth Protectorate could be said to have been established by him. Brother Shi, don't worry. I will do my best to help you."
He watched as the flying boat slowly took off and flew southeast. He revealed an expression that said he expected this. "Yang Ying is only going to pay a visit to elder Su this time. In the past, elder Su did indeed have great influence in the military. However, after he retired these past few years, he has been using as little as possible. It's unlikely that he will go all out to help."
The man surnamed Wei was still somewhat worried. "But, but what if …"
The man surnamed Wei smiled faintly. He watched as the flying boat gradually disappeared into the distance under the light of Qingchen. He said confidently, "There is never a 'what if' when my Wei clan does things."
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