Chen Ping's Sword

This way, one’s lineage can ensure that they remain superior through generations, without worry and without fear of a grassroots rebellion. They won’t even have such awareness.

In theory, this might align with the humanitarian development path, but the Spring and Autumn Silkworm attribute panel in Chen Ping’s mind doesn’t recognize this mode.

Initially, even though Chen Ping had already effectively taken control of Xingqing Prefecture, he found that the growth rate of his Fortune each day wasn’t very promising.

As the lives of the common people gradually improved day by day, without oppression and the constant fear of crisis, when they finally saw the light, Chen Ping noticed that his Fortune began to grow significantly.

Until it reached five points.

In the near future, once Chen Ping governs the newly acquired Three Prefectures along with Celestial Gate Pass, and extends the Xingqing Prefecture model, it is expected that the growth of Fortune could reach 8 to 9 points daily.

Thus, a virtuous cycle could be formed. The larger his territory, the better the people live, and the more spiritual they become, the more his Fortune will grow.

Then, his Innate Talent and Enlightenment will grow faster.

His cultivation speed will also increase.

In the late stage, it might not even be necessary to actively face tribulations or require too many Tribulation Points.

Just by sitting at home and farming.

One could cultivate themselves into an immortal.

Who wouldn’t want to enjoy a life of ease and wealth, eternal existence, and infinite blessings?

This journey has been a storm of blood, the tree desires silence but the wind doesn’t cease; isn’t it all forced advancement?

If Chen Ping weren’t somewhat clever and capable, facing and breaking tribulations, he might have long been buried in some desolate hill, and this life of online warfare would have already declared a GG.

...

After determining the strategy to acquire Fortune, Chen Ping patiently planned farming and arranged for his army to station themselves in the Three Prefectures.

Currently, the frontlines are advancing significantly toward the Northwest, with the main forces positioned around the Celestial Gate Pass and Baiyang City.

In the Three Prefectures, only thirty thousand cavalry and one hundred thousand infantry are left, with his subordinates stationed in various cities and towns.

Everything is in order.

As for Xingqing Prefecture, and Qingjiang River West, there are still thirty thousand cavalry and one hundred thousand infantry, which is already sufficient.

"Maintaining three hundred and fifty thousand troops is quite a pressure. Mainly it’s because there are eighty thousand cavalry, who are heavy grain consumers... plus the pensions for fallen soldiers and rewards for merit, it’s another large silver expenditure."

After calculating roughly, Chen Ping felt his scalp tingle slightly.

"The taste of sitting and exhausting resources isn’t very pleasant."

"Once the autumn harvest comes, it should be fine. If it comes to it, we can just open the official granaries."

As for Ji Mingyue.

She has full confidence in her Seventh Brother and isn’t worried about him messing things up.

"Look, by calculating all the grain into use, it can guarantee two years of consumption. Even if there is no harvest in these two years, it can still be sustained. Worse comes to worst, we still have the option to move both South and North."

Ji Mingyue pursed her lips, counting on her fingers.

Much like a family’s meticulous manager.

"Heading North to reclaim lost lands, once the time is ripe and the internal situation stabilizes, it’s not impossible. But heading South..."

Chen Ping’s eyes became deep as he shot a glance at Ji Mingyue, thinking maybe the little girl had heard something.

Lately, busy with internal affairs, except for this children’s rhyme buzzing around his ears making it impossible not to hear, he hadn’t deliberately investigated other news.

"Who knows if it’s just catching wind and shadows?"

Ji Mingyue frowned her pretty eyebrows and pondered: "Messages from Xingqing Prefecture say that even though the city is peaceful, during curfews on several nights, there have occasionally been sightings of black-clad figures at night, moving swiftly."

Shang Yinzhang was alerted a few times, led a chase, but they all lost track.

No clear purpose of the adversary has been discovered either."

"Were there any casualties?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping had a faint sense of unease.

In the current situation, ever since slaying the hundred thousand Rushing Wolf Cavalry, who doesn’t know that Xingqing Prefecture is his "Longxing" land, his absolute stronghold.

An interested party could even find out that elders and disciples of the Primordial Sect are all dormant in some corner of Xingqing Prefecture, engaged in closed cultivation.

Even if someone intended to deal with him and wished to stir up trouble within his forces, they wouldn’t choose Xingqing Prefecture.

"Unless, they are also compelled, with a necessary reason to cause trouble in Xingqing Prefecture."

"It doesn’t make sense, even if Xingqing Prefecture were to have a small issue, it wouldn’t affect the safety of my three hundred and fifty thousand troops. As long as the troops are in hand, regardless of how many conspiracies there are, it’s just a joke and cannot harm the foundation."

"Could it be the Court?"

Ji Mingyue raised her chin, pointing Northwest.

She had now pretty much figured out the secret connection between Weifu Bo and Chen Ping. Back when they hid in Qilin Street, it was no coincidence that Brocade Guard Liang Qi and others came to Xingqing Prefecture.

Even though Mingyue Little Commandery Princess couldn’t find out Chen Ping’s exact origins through her channels.

It could only be said that the hidden secret was too deep.

But she did manage to uncover one thing.

Great Li Palace has already sent thirty thousand Imperial Forest Brave Cavalry south, led by Grand Governor Yan Beifei, one of the Four Kings and Eight Generals.

This individual is a real National Pillar General, with exceptionally high cultivation. The Yujing Capital Region remains solid thanks to him, playing a crucial role in repelling the Beizhou army.

It’s heard that when Great Venerable Lingtai of the Esoteric Sect infiltrated Yujing and had a fierce battle with the Ji Family elder, Grand Governor Yan intervened to contain him, earning great merit.

Otherwise, under a sudden attack, the Ji Family elder might have suffered a significant loss.

Having such a significant figure lead the defense of the Capital City’s Imperial Forest Brave Cavalry south by water route is very unreasonable.

Especially at the juncture when Chen Ping has just driven back the ten thousand Rushing Wolf Cavalry of Beizhou advancing southward.

There’s even less reason to dispatch such an important figure.

"Investigate thoroughly, watch the movements of the noble families and high-ranking officials in the Capital City, see how they react?"

Upon hearing the news of a large Imperial Army contingent coming down south by tower ship through water route, Chen Ping suddenly had a strange sense of familiarity rise within him.

["The spring river warms first recognized by ducks"].

If it truly is as he guessed, those noble and powerful figures might not be able to resist and would head south first.

So, is it indeed the Court sending experts to the South in advance, intending to pave the way?

The situation is so elusive and cannot be clearly seen for the moment.

"Rest assured, Seventh Brother, I’m monitoring it. By the time we return to Xingqing Prefecture, the specific information will probably have reached you."

"Are there enough manpower?"

Warfare is about resources, but it’s also about intelligence.

Chen Ping felt that having no clear insight into the situation wasn’t very pleasant.

More sources of information are indeed needed.

"There’s enough, I pleaded a bit with my mother the other day and together we invited some senior uncles from the Qingwei Sect to emerge. After all, they’re always meditating and it’ll give them something to do."

The little girl smiled smugly.

Qingwei Sect is not like the Primordial Sect; they haven’t experienced any calamities like those of the Five Generations Grandmaster, preserving their legacy complete, with unfathomable foundations.

Such a sect has the capital to silently observe the ebb and flow of tides, and they don’t interfere with what their disciples want to do.

It’s Mingyue’s skill to be able to invite experts down from the mountain.

However, since there are already signs of instability in Xingqing Prefecture, it is still necessary to return and oversee the matters.

When the storm is about to hit, vigilance is key.

That place is at the core, where everything converges; should anything occur, it allows for a timely response.

...

Asking for monthly votes.

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!