In the eleventh month of the 382nd year, the bell above the clouds rang slowly, and the court officials appeared one by one on the river of light and aura.
All of the court enforcers who had participated in the previous court meeting were present this time.
The Daoist first ordered the Daoist children to deliver the letter from the Yujing Chao Manor to the various court officials. Then, he asked for their opinions.
After discussing for a while, they finally decided to add a Protectorate Manor to each of the thirteen continents. The rest would be decided at a later time.
Due to the fact that the number of protectorates in the north, west, and south were similar and the number of protectorates that survived was relatively small, a conclusion was quickly reached after a small discussion. However, when it came to the protectorates outside of the Eastern Sea, a dispute arose.
In the letter, the Yujing Chao Manor presented a total of five Protectorates for reference. In the letter, they listed their strengths and weaknesses. However, who would have thought that three of them were just for show? The most important ones were the Dragon Fang Protectorate Manor and the Dongting Protectorate Manor.
The Dongting Protectorate Manor was at the easternmost part of the Tianxia Domain. It guarded a piece of land and its importance did not need to be mentioned.
Meanwhile, the Dragon Tooth Protectorate was guarding the island pass. There was a water eye beneath the island, and according to their investigations, there seemed to be a vast expanse of land with various native EsGods living there. It seemed to be an extremely important place.
Daoist Zhong stood up from his seat and said, "Deacon, please listen to my words. I believe that the Dragon Fang Protectorate Manor is the most suitable place to establish a continent.
After the Turbid Tide, the Dragon Fang Protectorate Manor was the first to light the fire beacon. It was also the first Protectorate Manor to return from the east. From this, one can see the sincerity of the Protectorate Manor. Moreover, the Dongting Protectorate has a large population of more than four million, eighty percent of which are pure-blooded Tianxia. The native mixed-bloods only make up the minority. Of the three million people in the Dongting Protectorate, only one million are pure-blooded. This is extremely inappropriate. "
When Wei Tingzhi heard this, he immediately retorted, "Even if they are of mixed blood, over the past hundred years, these people have been educated by our Tianxia's etiquette and music. They know how to read and write, and are no different from the pure-blooded people of Tianxia. Zhong Tingzhi's words, please forgive this Wei for not agreeing."
However, Daoist Zhong said, "Wei Tingzhi, I do not look down on these mixed-blood people. Regardless of bloodline, in my eyes, there is no difference. How can I be as narrow-minded as the others?
However, Wei Tingzhi did not forget that these mixed-blood citizens were more easily bewitched by EsGod. This was an indisputable fact. Since my generation established this province to strengthen the defense of the inner layer, I naturally cannot overlook this inappropriate aspect. "
Wei Tingzhi shook his head. "Zhong Tingzhi also said that these people are all people of the mortal world. In the past, the head of the Dongting Protectorate was only a middle-level figure, and it was naturally difficult to defend. However, once the protectorate is transformed into a province, Xuan Zun or Xuan Zun's incarnation can be sent down to guard it. As long as we put in a bit of effort, there will not be any problems.
In addition, after the Dingting Continent, I will be moving people from the mainland to fill up the shortfall, and the number will be many times greater than before. There will be no need to worry about this. "
Daoist Zhong said, "Since there are flaws, why not get rid of them earlier? If you keep them, aren't you just asking for trouble? This Zhong believes that we should move those mixed-blood citizens into the mainland. This way, there will be no problems. Furthermore, the Dragon Fang Protectorate is closer to the mainland, and there are fewer mixed-blood citizens, making this matter easier. "
Wei Tingzhi shook his head. "Zhong Tingzhi's actions are too cautious."
Just as the two were arguing, a chime rang out. Everyone turned to look and saw that this chime had come from Zhu Yisheng's seat.
Zhu Yisheng stood up and cupped his fists. "Head Deacon, Deacons, please allow this Zhu to say a few words."
The head Daoist nodded. "Zhu Tingzhi, please speak."
Zhu Yisheng looked at everyone and said, "This Zhu has been overseeing Qingyang for seventy years. Previously, I have personally witnessed the return of the protectorates from the Eastern Sea. However, in my opinion, the Dongting Protectorate is more suitable than the Dragon Fang Protectorate to establish a province."
At this point, he paused for a moment before continuing, "Most of the reasons for this have already been written in the reports submitted by the Jade Capital and the various protectorates. I won't repeat them here and will only mention the things that weren't mentioned in the reports.
The Dragon Fang Protectorate has a unique terrain, with two gorges facing each other. In the middle, there is the eye of the sea and the land. It looks dangerous, but as long as a formation is set up here, it will be able to stop any changes. However, the Dongting Protectorate is different. This place faces a vast continent, and there are countless EsGods and monsters hibernating in the depths of the continent.
I am only separated from this continent by an ocean. To my generation, what is the difference between this and opening up our stomachs? In the face of such a situation, there is no natural barrier to defend against. This is extremely inappropriate. If a cultivator from the outside lands here and colludes with the native EsGods, it will be a huge problem! Therefore, this place must be taken care of!
If everyone wants to make the Dragon Fang Protectorate the upper province, this Zhu will not object. However, this Zhu believes that the expansion of the Dongting Protectorate should come before the Dragon Fang Protectorate! "
After he finished speaking, he waved his sleeves and sat back down.
On the river of light, many of the court administrators fell into deep thought.
The head Daoist seemed to have thought of something and nodded slightly.
Wei Tingzhi stroked his beard and thought for a moment before saying, "This Wei agrees with Zhu Tingzhi's opinion. We should expand the Dongting Protectorate into a prefecture."
Chen Tingzhi said in a deep voice, "The Dongting Protectorate was established to establish a prefecture outside of the Eastern Sea. Now, this wish should be fulfilled."
As he spoke, he picked up a jade mallet and struck the jade chime heavily. The chime of the chime immediately spread out.
Wei Tingzhi did not hesitate to strike the jade chime as well.
After some thought, the various court administrators also struck the chime in front of them. Unexpectedly, Daoist Zhong did not insist. He also picked up a jade mallet and struck the chime.
However, at this moment, Chao Huan raised his eyebrows and stood up from his seat. "Everyone, I have something to say."
The head Daoist looked at him and said, "I wonder if Chao Tingzhi has any objections?"
Chao Huan said, "I just saw the documents sent by the Yujing Chao Residence. There are documents from the Chao Residence, the Protectorate Residence, and the Xuanfu Residence. However, where are the documents from the citizens of the Protectorate Residence? I don't see any here. "
Daoist Zhong looked at him at this moment.
Chao Huan immediately looked over and said, "Zhong Tingzhi, are you thinking that the citizens of the Protectorate Residence will naturally not object to this matter? However, if you don't ask, how do you know if the citizens of the Protectorate Residence are willing?"
Daoist Zhong was immediately unhappy. What did he say? He did not say anything!
At this moment, Chen Tingzhi said in a deep voice, "All major matters have always been decided by the top. The citizens of the border are limited to one place and their thoughts are narrow. Most of them only care about their own interests and do not consider the bigger picture. However, we are doing this for the sake of the citizens of Tianxia. How can the benefits of one place compare to the benefits of the world? Is there a need to ask?"
Chao Huan immediately shifted his gaze away from Daoist Zhong and turned his head to look. He said loudly, "Otherwise! After the Turbid Tide was cut off, many Protectorates were still there and did not fall. When the Turbid Tide subsided, the flames of war were lit and they returned to Tianxia. It can be seen that the citizens of the Protectorate Residence are not as narrow minded as Chen Tingzhi said.
When the Protectorate Residence was established, there were citizens of the Protectorate Residence to defend against foreign enemies. There were also citizens of the Protectorate Residence. Then why did you not mention the citizens of the Protectorate Residence today? "
Wei Tingzhi slowly nodded and said, "Daoist Chao's words are reasonable. Since the citizens of the Protectorate Residence are the citizens of Tianxia, I should also take a look at the public opinion and supplement this matter."
In truth, he knew that the majority of the citizens of the Protectorate Residence would agree to this matter because it would also benefit them. However, it was indeed inappropriate to neglect the supplement of the Protectorate Residence.
From a utilitarian point of view, once the Protectorate Residence was expanded, it was likely that the upper echelons would benefit more and the lower echelons would benefit less. However, with the Protectorate Residence recognized by the Xuanting Residence as proof, no matter how much was divided, there would at least be a basis to share the benefits.
In reality, if such a loophole was left open, EsGod or foreign enemies might use it as an excuse in the future. This was especially so since the Protectorate Residence was located overseas. It was even easier for problems to arise. Thus, it should be supplemented here.
The Daoist at the head of the table pondered for a moment before saying to Wei Tingzhi, "Then order the Imperial Palace of Jade Capital to submit a civil letter. Also, order the Imperial Palace of the Imperial Protectorate to monitor the situation and not neglect it."
Wei Tingzhi immediately cupped his fists.
The head Daoist looked at the crowd and said, "If the Four Continents are confirmed, they will be the Protectorate Residence of the Thirteen Continents. As for the Protectorate Residence of the Four Continents, there should be suitable candidates. Does anyone have a suitable recommendation?"
Chen Tingzhi stood up and cupped his fists. "I have two candidates here. They are both fellow Daoists who have been guarding the Protectorate Residence for a long time. This time, they can be transferred to the inner layer as the Head Xuan."
He took out a jade talisman from his sleeve and threw it into the long river of light and Qi. After the item was sent to the top by the waves, a Daoist child beside the chief enforcer came down to receive it and presented it to the chief enforcer.
The head Daoist priest took a look at it. Unsurprisingly, the two people recommended were both unscrupulous cultivators. However, these two people had indeed contributed greatly. It was not excessive to place them in the inner region as the Head Xuan.
At this moment, Daoist Zhong and Daoist Zhangsun exchanged glances. The former also took out a jade talisman and threw it into the long river of light.
Daoist Yu Su pondered for a moment. With a wave of her sleeve, a jade talisman turned into light and fell.
Daoist Feng, who was sitting at the end of the table, hesitated for a moment. He also took out a jade talisman and poured his thoughts into it before throwing it down as well.
The rest of the Protectors also threw down their jade talismans one after another.
The head Daoist kept these jade talismans. After looking through them, he said, "I already know the intentions of all the Protectors. After the Four Continents Citizen Book is completed, we will decide on this matter." As he spoke, the jade chime on his table rang and slowly spread out.
All the Protectors stood up and bowed to send him off. Then, they returned to their respective Daoist palaces.
Daoist Zhong left the long river of light and walked back to his own Daoist palace. He saw Daoist Cen waiting there and said, "Daoist Zhong, I have been waiting for you for a long time. I wonder how the meeting went?"
Daoist Zhong said, "Daoist Zhong, don't worry. I have already submitted your recommendation."
Daoist Cen nodded and said, "Previously, Daoist Zhong told me that there are two good places to go. I wonder if I can go there?
Daoist Zhong said slowly, "Out of these two places, there is only one that you can go to now."
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