In the blink of an eye, it was already the fourth month. The grand play of the Dongting Prefecture had spread throughout the various continents in the past month or so, and the repercussions that followed were extremely intense.
First of all, in terms of realism, none of the grand plays in the past could compare to it. It was no exaggeration to say that the grand plays in the future would all undergo certain changes because of this. Moreover, the content expressed in the play was even more admirable. Many people were moved by some of the characters and stories in the play.
This directly led to the sudden increase in the number of flying boats heading to the Dongting Prefecture.
Moreover, due to the large number of people, the route between the mainland and the Dongting Prefecture was almost blocked for a moment. An additional route was urgently opened, and dozens of flying boats were added to solve the problem.
However, because the grand play was still being performed, it seemed that the momentum had not stopped. Instead, it seemed to be increasing.
Xiang Chun was very happy about this. Originally, the migration of people was mostly arranged by the Xuanting Prefecture, and many people were actually unwilling.
However, when this grand play played out, many people were immediately moved. They were moved by the difficulties of the Dongting Protectorate, and they all volunteered to move to the Dongting Prefecture.
This also brought about an unexpected surprise. Because the Yujing Prefecture knew that the Dongting Prefecture had indeed had a hard time compared to the other three prefectures, after some consideration, the cost of establishing the prefecture was reduced by another ten percent.
Xiang Chun also did not expect that this grand play would bring about such a great effect. In the past, he would never have imagined that this would happen.
The world slowly became something that even he could not understand.
Fan Lan used the opportunity of reporting the letter as an opportunity to remind him, "Senior Brother, there have been many people coming to our place recently, so there will definitely be fewer people going to the other prefectures. Will this cause them to be dissatisfied?"
Xiang Chun said, "Junior Brother's reminder is good. We have to consider this aspect. I will inform the Head of the Mystery Department."
On the surface, the four prefectures each relied on their own methods, and the Dongting Prefecture had won all of this with their own abilities. Why would they need to care about other people's opinions?
However, there were some things that could not be explained by reason.
He was also afraid of bringing trouble to Zhang Yu. After all, the head of the other three prefectures was also Xuan Zun, and it was not easy for him to make judgments about the affairs of the upper echelons. If these people were to make things difficult for Zhang Yu because of this, it would be inappropriate. Thus, he had summoned Xuntian Dao Zhang to clarify his concerns to Zhang Yu.
After Zhang Yu heard the report, he said, "It's not a problem. Senior Martial Brother Xiang, just do as you wish."
He knew very well that there would definitely be people who would be dissatisfied with the current situation. However, if Xuan Zun wanted to make things difficult for him, then it definitely wouldn't be purely for this matter. Furthermore, he wasn't completely unprepared for this.
Receiving his reply, Xiang Chun calmed down and said, "I understand." He thought for a while and said with a slightly excited voice, "Now, the support from the mainland has increased, and there are also donations from the people. Originally, it was estimated that it would take three years, but now it seems that it will only take a little more than a year for the new prefecture to be completed."
Zhang Yu nodded slightly and said, "It's inevitable that everyone in the prefecture will work together. However, the more this is the case, the more careful we have to be to prevent external interference."
Solemnly, Xiang Chun replied, "Yes, I will definitely keep a close eye on it."
Changhe Prefecture.
In the main hall of Xuanfu, Mo Daoxiu frowned deeply and asked Xuanxiu Lin, who was below him, "Have there been so few people coming recently?"
Xuanxiu Lin said helplessly, "Because of that grand spectacle in the Dongting Prefecture, those who originally decided to come to us have all chosen to go to the Dongting Prefecture. This kind of thing needs to be done out of their own will, and we can't interfere."
Mo Daoxiu walked to the window sill, where he could see large amounts of materials sent from the mainland being transported into the warehouse. However, there was a lack of manpower to convert them into the prefecture's strength.
If this continued, the matter of expanding the prefecture might take four to five years, or even longer to complete. He sighed, "If one step is slow, we'll always be slow."
Xuanxiu Lin sighed and said, "I'm at my wit's end now."
Mo Daoxiu thought for a while and said, "If that's the case, I'll go and see Head Xuan."
Xuanxiu Lin said, "Head Xuan doesn't care about external affairs, and I'm afraid he won't be able to resolve this matter."
Mo Daoxiu shook his head and said, "This contest is between us, and also a contest between the upper echelons. If we can't win here, then we'll have to depend on Head Xuan, unless he doesn't want to make contributions."
Xuanxiu Lin said, "Manager, you mean to let Head Xuan speak and have Xuanting mediate this matter?" He thought about it and realized that this was indeed a solution. If Xuanting interfered, this matter would definitely be put to an end.
He couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. Even though it would appear that they were somewhat incompetent if they needed Xuan Zun to salvage the situation, it was still better than the current predicament.
Mo Daoxiu said, "You can go back first."
Xuanxiu Lin bowed and retreated.
Mo Daoxiu tidied his robes and walked along the rainbow bridge at the back of the main hall to the spell platform of the Dan Lake. He walked all the way to the top and stood still. He bowed to the front and said, "Greetings, Head Xuan."
Cen Chuan had his back to him and said, "What's the matter?"
Mo Daoxiu said, "Due to the recent drama in the Eastern Court Prefecture, the people from all sides have been shaken. Those who originally wanted to come to our three prefectures have all gone to the Eastern Court. I'm afraid that this will delay the expansion of our prefecture, so I came to report this to Chief Xuan."
Cen Chuan said, "You've come to me because there's no other way?"
Mo Daoxiu Lin said frankly, "I'm incompetent. It's just that the matter of the four prefectures being united was decided by Xuanting. Now that the Eastern Court Prefecture is independent, I'm afraid it's not in line with Xuanting's wishes. I can only ask Head Xuan to speak to Xuanting."
Cen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "You can go. I'll think of a way to resolve this matter."
Mo Daoxiu Lin's heart was set. He said, "Yes." He bowed again and retreated.
Cen Chuan looked up at the sky. These days, he had been thinking about what Daoist Zhong said to him after the discussion.
Only if he merged Zhengqing's cultivation ground with Tianxia could he gain Xuanting's true trust.
But he had never made up his mind.
Although Zhengqing had said before he went into seclusion that he would be in charge of everything, Mo Daoxiu Lin still did not dare to overstep his boundaries, afraid that he would do something wrong.
Also, he still had some distrust towards Xuanting. He vaguely saw that place as his escape route. If Xuanting wanted him to cut off his escape route, how could he be willing to do so?
But after Bi Ming's return, he realized something. Xuanting not only did not see the Xuan Zun outside of Tianxia as his own people, but also treated them as his enemies.
In this way, Xuanting would always be wary of him. He imagined that the possibility of Xuanting opening a gap within the Eastern Court and regaining authority would be very small. Perhaps he would not be able to sit in the position of Court Administrator.
He thought for a moment, then said, "Should I send a letter to Eldest Senior Brother and ask him about this?" But just as he was thinking this, he suddenly saw a ray of light flying towards him from afar.
He immediately recognized that this was the letter from his Junior Brother, Mei Shang. He immediately took it, but when he opened it, his heart trembled. This was because the handwriting of his Eldest Senior Brother, Zhengqing, was on the letter.
The letter also said that some things should be given up. Since Zhengqing's territory was established by them in the past, if they needed it in the future, they could establish it again at any time. There was no need to hold it in their hands, and there was no need to obstruct their path forward.
After he read it, he could not help but sigh, "Senior Brother, did you expect all of this?"
After receiving this letter, he began to think. If Zhengqing's territory was merged with Xuanting, then he could make an exchange with Xuanting. For example, he could balance the expansion of the four major prefectures, and not let them all be absorbed by Xuanting.
When he thought of this, he immediately sent his thoughts to his main body.
Cen Chuan's main body had already established a dojo in the chaotic land. After he sensed the thoughts from his doppelganger, he pondered for a moment, then pointed with his finger, and two talisman letters appeared. He then waved his sleeves, and one of them was sent to the Chief Administrator, and the other to Daoist Zhong.
Daoist Zhong was meditating in the Miao Hao Daoist Palace. A Daoist apprentice walked in and handed over a talisman letter, "Venerable One, Chief Cen Xuan sent a letter."
Daoist Zhong ordered the apprentice to leave and held the letter in front of him. The letter suddenly turned into Qi and dispersed. He took a look, and after reading it, his spirit was slightly lifted. He pondered, "I was thinking about how to restrict Xuntian Dao Zhang, but Daoist Cen Xuan sent me an excuse today."
He immediately went to the wall of the palace, and with a wave of his sleeves, two rays of light appeared above. He said, "Daoist Chong, Daoist Zhangsun, I hope you two can help me during the court meeting next month."
Daoist Chong said, "What do you want to do?"
Back then, he was imprisoned for three years because he covered up other people's progress. He was supposed to be imprisoned until the end of the year, but because of his meritorious deed during the invasion of the external forces, his sentence was reduced. After the New Year, he was able to appear again.
Daoist Zhong pointed with his finger, and a ray of Qi flashed in front of the two of them. He said, "Cen Chuan has thought it through. He is willing to let Zhengqing's faction join the Xuanting, but he hopes that I can speak up for him, and mediate the situation between the four prefectures. This situation arose because of the Seal of Ming Guan, and we can use this to pressure him."
Daoist Zhangsun said, "I'm afraid that's not appropriate. The Deacons have just given out their rewards, and the Xuanting has already set the rules. It's useless to mention this again, and it will make the Chief Administrator unhappy."
Daoist Zhong said, "I don't want to do this. Since the past can't be undone, we can think about the future."
Daoist Chong said, "The future?"
Daoist Zhong said, "Yes, I think the changes in Xuntian Dao Zhang will not stop at the present. If there is one change, there will be another, and if there is another, there will be a third. Therefore, this time, we must persuade the Deacons to set the rules, and make it difficult for this Dao Zhang to change so easily."
His goal was to teach the Heavenly Dao Chapter that in the future, if there were to be any additional seals, he would have to bring it to the Xuanting Court for discussion. He could not allow Zhang Yu to secretly change it. Otherwise, who knew if the Deacons were still on his side? He had already suffered twice, and naturally did not want to be controlled again. Before, he did not have an excuse, and now was the perfect opportunity.
He looked at Daoist Chong and said, "This time, Daoist Chong's imprisonment has passed. With the three of us working together, we have a greater chance of success. The Chief Administrator should also seriously consider our request."
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