Chapter 65: The County Governor

  In the following days, Liu Yi continued to refine the Yin-Yang Ten Extremes Formation while keeping an eye on the thousand-acre rice field.

  He is the god of mountains and land, with divine power that can gather the earth's energy, originally enough to make plants lush and grow.

  But after all, these divine positions are condensed by themselves, and various divine techniques are slowly summarized. On the other hand, they are arranging all kinds of backhands.

  Don't put all your eggs in one basket, and a man can't be tied to one tree. Although flaunting prestige before Confucians, relying on the power of the Confucian school, to survive this ordeal.

  But distant water cannot quench present thirst, and one must still prepare for the worst.

  This matter cannot be discussed with other ghosts in the spiritual realm, but Shen Tuchi has already known a lot about it. He is not only loyal and intelligent, but also considered a hero among ghosts at that time.

  At this time, Shentu Qi was called over and consulted: "What's the situation with Gaoshou Cliff?"

  Shen Tui said, "Gao Shou Cliff is the outer perimeter of Su Shan, but it's also a treacherous terrain, making it an easy place to defend and hard to attack. It can serve as our escape route. Moreover, behind us lies the vast expanse of Su Shan, if all else fails, we can retreat into the mountains, and no one will be able to do anything to us!"

  Liu Yi nodded after listening, that was exactly what he meant. However, Shen Wutu easily saw through him and thought it was too lazy to beat around the bush, so he asked directly: "So, what is the situation in Su Shan? Which powerful forces are there? Without anyone offering incense, how do the ghosts and monsters in the mountain make a living?"

  Shen Tui said, "Su Mountain is vast and deep, since ancient times, it has been rare for people to visit. Naturally, it is inhabited by ghosts, monsters, and spirits, although there are no incense or offerings. However, the mountain's earth energy is extremely thick, and some places with accumulated yin energy have formed natural ghost realms, like spiritual realms. Moreover, the mountain is home to many wild animals, which often have strong qi and blood, enough to feed on!"

  Liu Yi nodded after listening. Although he also knew some of the situation in Su Shan, he had never personally entered it like Shen Tuchi, so his knowledge was more specific.

  "It's embarrassing to say!" Shentu Qi said: "I haven't entered the deepest part of Su Shan either. But the most famous and powerful one on the outermost periphery of Su Shan is the Ghost King of Gan Chi!"

  Gan Chi Gui Wang, old friend! It's him indeed.

  "I heard that Gan Chi Ghost King occupied a general's tomb from ancient times?" Liu Yi asked.

  "Yes, and some even say that the Ghost King of Gan Chi was actually a great general from ancient times who achieved enlightenment. But I don't think it's very likely!" Shentu Qi said disdainfully.

  Liu Yi also nodded, he didn't believe it either. This Gān Chí Ghost King had a big reputation, but the ghost soldiers he led...

  At that time, Liu Yi's troops were weak and few in number, but he was actually defeated several times. Although there were many ghost soldiers under his command, they were all just a bunch of undisciplined wild ghosts. How could he be considered a great general who mastered the art of war?

  So Liu Yi said, "You also know what great thing we are going to do this time. Although it is said that when one receives a drop of kindness, he should return it with a gushing spring. To die for the sake of righteousness is nothing. But if one can avoid death and preserve his useful life, it would be better to leave a way out!"

  Shentu Qi listened and nodded in agreement. In this world, people value loyalty and righteousness above all else. Loyalty and righteousness are far more precious than life itself!

  "So we'll take down Gantang Guiwang first. By occupying that place, it's like the cunning rabbit having three burrows, leaving a way to retreat!"

  Shen Tuiqi listened and said excitedly: "I am willing to lead the army for my lord, kill the ghost king of Gan Chi, and seize his territory!"

  Liu Yi listened and smiled, "This matter is not urgent for now. As the saying goes, 'know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be in danger in a hundred battles.' I'll send you to gather information about Gan Chi's Ghost King first. Once we take action, it will be a swift and decisive strike!"

  "Right!" exclaimed Shen Tuqi, his spirits lifted.

  Everything was arranged and the days became calm. Moreover, the peaceful life had been going on for a long time, just when Liu Yi almost thought he could hold on until the rice harvest. But things were about to get started.

  It turns out that Liu Yi himself created the opportunity for Qi Sheng. Originally, Qi Sheng's power was not small, but it was also a difficult task to lure County Governor Yunquan to Fenglai Mountain.

  After all, Yuquan and Qisheng had a grudge between them that couldn't be resolved, and in the end it was a matter of life and death. The more Qisheng wanted Yuquan to leave Fenglai Mountain, the less willing Yuquan was to come.

  However, as Liu Yi's reputation began to spread far and wide, it grew bigger and bigger. Especially after the rice seedlings in this thousand-acre paddy field began to grow tall, such a dense scene in the fields could no longer be hidden from view.

  In such an agricultural society, people regard food as heaven. Even if Feng Lai Mountain is remote, once something like this happens, it can't be kept secret. It quickly spread and even the county governor knew about it.

  "A yield of a thousand catties per mu? How is that possible?" Yunquan's face showed a look of astonishment in the county governor's office.

  Yuquan is over forty years old, and many years of living a life of luxury have given him an air of natural superiority.

  Although he was sitting cross-legged on the ground, he didn't sit up straight. He held a jade scepter in his hand and was playing with it, looking relaxed.

  However, the reporting official was not daring to be careless and respectfully said: "Reporting to the county magistrate, this thousand jin per mu may or may not be possible. But the lower officials have personally inspected it, and the paddy is densely planted in the field. Looking at its appearance, a thousand jin per mu seems impossible, but five or six hundred jin seems to be true..."

  "Ah!" Yunquan stopped playing with the jade Ruyi in his hand. His face turned solemn, and the relaxation from earlier was gone!

  A yield of a thousand catties per mu, such an event, in an era when the yield was only two or three hundred catties per mu, is absolutely auspicious. It's even more shocking than the phoenix descending and the yellow dragon appearing. This is the benevolence of the Son of Heaven, this is the enlightenment of the governor. Only then can a miracle appear!

  It will even be recorded in history books and praised by later generations. As the glory of the emperor's reputation, it is also a great political achievement for the governor.

  If it were not for the virtue of the local governor, why would such a miracle not appear elsewhere?

  Everyone is clear about this when confirmed. The first thing that comes to mind is political benefits.

  Yuquan solemnly placed the jade scepter beside him, and from the eyes of the postal inspector, he saw a fervent passion similar to his own. At this moment, he was deeply moved.

  However, decades of official career had taught Yuquan to be cautious. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he said: "This matter is not trivial and must be taken seriously. If it is reported to the imperial court and the facts are not true, we will inevitably be guilty of deceiving the emperor."

  The law of Da Yu is severe, and the crime of deceiving the ruler is punishable by imprisonment and death, even for a governor of a prefecture.

  "This is what the lower officials have seen with their own eyes! Although the rice grains are not yet mature, they can already be seen to be several points. The village heads of those villages have sworn that the local land god has personally said that the yield per mu is one thousand jin. Such things have already spread throughout the prefecture!"