Other dynasties

"My lord, a register from the Underworld Administration has arrived from Yan Capital."

In Pingjiang City, Fang Weiyan was discussing upcoming matters with the craftsmen in the yamen when he heard these words and was taken aback.

A document from the Underworld Administration has arrived in Yanhuai City?

"Bring it here."

"Yes."

The clerk quickly presented the booklet to Fang Weiyan.

Fang Weiyan took the letter and saw that it was from Emperor Kaide, who had learned of the Dragon King's son's impending tribulation and had come specifically to inquire about it.

The Emperor Kaide's eagerness can be seen between the lines of the booklet.

At the end of the booklet, there are Princess Jin'an's inquiries, and between the lines, there is a hint of worry.

After reading it, Fang Weiyan scratched his head slightly.

Sure enough, despite the fact that the Jiang Kingdom seems to be on the verge of collapse, the other side, despite being so far away, is still able to know what is happening in Pingjiang City.

They do have some ability.

Fang Weiyan glanced at the booklet and answered each question in it. When he got to Princess Jin'an, he scratched his head.

Princess Jin'an, however, seemed concerned about his safety when she looked at the register.

However, it seems the two of them only met once.

After thinking for a moment, Fang Weiyan briefly wrote down what had happened, and then recounted the Dragon King's words.

Fang Weiyan estimated that it was unlikely that the Dragon King was lying.

Given the opponent's strength, there's really no need for them to lie to a mere mortal like him.

If that's the case, Emperor Kaide might have reason to be angry.

Someone in the imperial court secretly embezzled the taxes, which made things even more difficult for the court.

After finishing writing, Fang Weiyan instructed the clerk to take it to the City God, so that the City God could submit a memorial to the Underworld Administration Office of Yanhuai City.

After finishing these tasks, Fang Weiyan turned around and continued discussing with the craftsman beside him.

"Is there enough cement for now?"

"Sir, based on our current supplies, we should have enough for another ten days. After that, we're afraid we won't have any left."

Upon hearing this, the craftsman immediately replied.

Ten days is fine. We can just have the factory wholesale some more later, and he can go and receive them himself.

However, if the entire Pingshui City were to be covered in cement, the amount of cement required would be enormous.

He's already spent nearly a million dollars in just a few days; money really doesn't last long.

"Don't worry about the cement, just continue working at this pace."

"Yes."

The craftsman standing nearby immediately responded. The new prefect treated them very well, and their salaries were much higher than most people's.

It's nothing like the old days when you had to pay for your own corvée labor and buy your own food.

Currently, all expenses are covered by the government, and I also receive a salary.

This made these craftsmen willing to work their lives away for Fang Weiyan.

After discussing the matter with the craftsmen, Fang Weiyan waved them off to work, and then summoned Cheng Feng.

How many constables have been recruited so far?

Cheng Feng rushed over, Fang Weiyan immediately asked.

"Reporting to you, sir, we have already recruited 381 people. We are currently inquiring about the situation of the remaining individuals. Once we have finished gathering information, we can begin recruitment."

More than three hundred people.

Fang Weiyan nodded slightly upon hearing this, "Very good. Select fifty skilled men from the constables you brought from Linbei County and have them take charge of these five hundred people."

"Yes."

Cheng Feng immediately responded upon hearing this.

"How are the people from other counties and nearby villages faring after their migration?"

"Your Excellency, the people who came said that there are still people from ten villages and three counties who haven't all left, but they should all be able to reach Pingshui City within three days."

"Yes, I'll report back after all the nearby residents have been relocated."

"Yes."

After Cheng Feng finished responding, seeing that the prefect had nothing else to do, he turned and left.

Fang Weiyan glanced at the list in front of him and fell into deep thought.

The population of Pingshui City is growing, and it's necessary to select some capable officials.

Cheng Feng and Lin Liyun were among the first to follow him, and so far, their loyalty is not an issue.

If that's the case, then the county magistrate and the county commandant could be appointed as these two.

However, it seems that neither of them can read or write. They need to go to school so that they can learn some characters.

Fang Weiyan finished explaining things to Cheng Feng, he then summoned Tao Lingluo.

Since there was no one available for the time being, Fang Weiyan directly asked Tao Lingluo to help him supervise the reclamation of fields outside the city.

When Tao Lingluo hurriedly arrived at the yamen, she wiped her mouth somewhat guiltily.

After confirming that there were no problems, he cautiously entered the government office.

Looking up, she saw Fang Weiyan tidying something and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Sir, you wanted to see me?"

"You ate it again?"

Fang Weiyan raised his head and immediately saw that Tao Lingluo below the hall had a slightly flushed face and her overall energy and spirit were much better than before.

"No, no, how could I possibly steal fertilizer!"

Upon hearing this, Tao Lingluo immediately panicked and quickly waved her hand, saying...

Fang Weiyan's lips curled slightly upon hearing this. "I didn't say you were stealing fertilizer. How did you know I meant that?"

Upon hearing this, Tao Lingluo inwardly cried out, "Well, I just accidentally came into contact with the fertilizer and absorbed some; that doesn't count as stealing it."

As Tao Lingluo continued to explain, her voice grew softer and softer until it was completely inaudible.

Fang Weiyan couldn't help but smile upon seeing this. This guy...

Fang Weiyan hadn't really intended to pursue the matter further, since it was just a little bit of fertilizer.

However, you have to scare them a little, lest they become too bold.

Fang Weiyan didn't speak, but his gaze made Tao Lingluo lower her head further and further, not daring to look directly at Fang Weiyan.

"That's enough, but don't let it happen again."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Fang Weiyan let the other party go.

Tao Lingluo breathed a heavy sigh of relief. "My lord, it's just clearing land, right? You can leave it to me. I'll do it. I only need ten bags of fertilizer, no, just five bags, how about that?"

Tao Lingluo thought for a moment, and realized that Fang Weiyan was paying the people to work.

She doesn't want anything else, just the fertilizer. If she could have five bags of fertilizer every day, she would be overjoyed.

"Moreover, I, Little Demon, will definitely work even harder than those ordinary people!"

Tao Lingluo was extremely excited as she spoke, eagerly hoping to obtain this skill from Fang Weiyan.

Fang Weiyan was taken aback. Did this demon have such a hard life? He actually went to plow the fields for fertilizer.

Seeing Tao Lingluo's serious expression, Fang Weiyan thought for a moment but could only shake his head. "No, farming is the means by which people make a living. If you take away their work, how will they eat?"

Fang Weiyan shook his head, appearing extremely determined.

This was originally intended to enable ordinary people to live a prosperous life.

If Tao Lingluo does all the work now, what will the common people do?

"Your salary will be increased by two bags of fertilizer, and you're not allowed to steal any more."

Since the common people's salaries have been raised, let's raise Tao Lingluo too.

Tao Lingluo was initially disappointed when she saw that Fang Weiyan had not agreed.

However, upon hearing that Fang Weiyan was actually going to increase his salary, his face lit up with joy.

"Thank you, sir!"

Tao Lingluo followed the example of the other minor officials and bowed to Fang Weiyan.

How is the situation with the farmland outside?

The reason for summoning Tao Lingluo wasn't to increase her salary; the main reason was to inquire about the situation of the farmland outside.

These farmlands will need to be planted with vegetables and grains in the future.

"Currently, thirty mu of land has been cultivated and fertilized. The soil is now much more fertile and ready for planting vegetables."

Tao Lingluo could discern the fertility of the land, after all, she was a tree spirit.

Upon hearing this, Fang Weiyan noted down the number thirty mu.

When subordinates came to report news, Fang Weiyan would write it down so that he wouldn't forget it later.

"The land should continue to be cultivated. As for how to cultivate it and the plans for land reclamation, you can ask the people living in those areas. If the majority agree, then you should agree with their opinions."

Fang Weiyan spoke first.

"Understood."

Upon hearing this, Tao Lingluo immediately responded and then left the city.

Just as Fang Weiyan Fang Weiyan giving his instructions and was about to call for the next person, he suddenly sensed that something was amiss.

Looking up, I saw a boy with delicate features and two little braids walk in.

After the boy came in, he stared at Fang Weiyan with his dark eyes.

"Child, are you here to report to the authorities, or are you lost?"

Fang Weiyan was also taken aback when he saw the child. Whose child was this? He seemed to have no worries about food and drink.

Is this the child of some wealthy merchant? Has he/she gotten lost?

"My benefactor is me!"

The child glanced at Fang Weiyan Fang Weiyan, then happily skipped over to him, took Fang Weiyan little hand, and said in a very affectionate manner.

benefactor?

"Are you that little cuttlefish?"

Fang Weiyan was stunned when he heard this. This little black fish had just survived its Human Tribulation, and it had already Transformation?

This guy is way too amazing!

Fang Weiyan is no longer ignorant; his own koi fish has been afflicted by Human Tribulation and has yet to take Transformation.

This little cuttlefish has already reached the Transformation so quickly.

"Yes, after Transformation, I came to thank my benefactor!"

The little boy looked at Fang Weiyan and clung to Fang Weiyan's arm, refusing to let go.

Fang Weiyan was somewhat surprised by the other person's friendly demeanor.

However, since the other party is the Dragon King's child, it's still possible to establish some kind of relationship.

Thinking of this, Fang Weiyan looked at the other person and said, "Now that I'm the governor of Jiangling Commandery, some ships may be traveling to other counties. You can't let the fish demons at the bottom of the river capsize my ships."

"Rest assured, my benefactor, no fish demon would ever do such a thing!"

Upon hearing this, the little boy immediately patted his chest and assured him.

Don't let this little boy's small size fool you; he spoke with a certain air of sophistication.

He certainly doesn't seem like a child from a poor family.

Fang Weiyan was relieved to hear this; it was good to have the other party's words.

"By the way, do you know the Human Sovereign?"

Fang Weiyan had asked the Dragon King a few days ago, but he still didn't know much about the Human Sovereign.

Due to the haste involved, Fang Weiyan did not receive much detailed information.

Now that the little cuttlefish has arrived, Fang Weiyan wondered if he could get any information out of it.

"I don't know much, I've only heard some things from my father."

The little boy turned his dark eyes and immediately spoke, extremely happy to be able to help his benefactor in any way.

He was already extremely grateful to Fang Weiyan for saving his life.

Now that it has fulfilled its Human Tribulation and Transformation, it couldn't wait to come find Fang Weiyan.

He would try his best to fulfill any request Fang Weiyan Fang Weiyan have.

Knowing a little, Fang Weiyan immediately perked up upon hearing this answer.

It's better for the other party to know something than for Fang Weiyan to know nothing at all.

Do you know why the Jiang Kingdom never had Human Sovereign?

According to what the local earth god said, the Jiang Kingdom was once a powerful state.

As it turned out, he had not found out that the Jiang Kingdom had ever had Human Sovereign, which meant that the Jiang Kingdom had never had Human Sovereign from the beginning.

If that's the case, then that's rather strange.

Is it because the country's national strength is insufficient, or are there other influencing factors?

"I've heard my father mention this before. That's because the royal family of the Jiang Kingdom has no idea about Human Sovereign; to them, it's just hearsay."

"Just a rumor? Why would that be?"

Fang Weiyan listened with increasing confusion. This was supposed to be the very foundation of Human Race's existence, so why had it become mere rumor?

"Because this branch of the Human Race originally fled here."

The little boy responded, "In the predecessor of the Jiang Kingdom, it belonged to another dynasty. The Human Race who first brought the Human Race here also had Human Sovereign, but he later deposed himself and burned the relevant books."

"Later, as the court went through turmoil and the dynasty changed hands several times, naturally no one knew about this Human Sovereign anymore."

Why would someone depose themselves as the Human Sovereign?

Upon hearing this, Fang Weiyan's expression immediately hardened; he felt as if he had heard some extraordinary news.

"My father told me that the branch of the Human Sovereign who migrated here was defeated in battle. To avoid being hunted down, they had no choice but to hide here. They Human Sovereign to prevent anyone from detecting Human Sovereign aura."

"On this continent, there are not only the Jiang Kingdom and other Human Race. There are other dynasties outside, but once they start to claim the title of emperor, it will attract the attention of other Human Sovereign, so they probably abolished it themselves."

Fang Weiyan was stunned by what the little boy said. What was this? The Dark Domain Project?

By hiding in an area teeming with demons, while simultaneously crippling the Human Sovereign, can they issue a declaration of their safety to the outside world?

Isn't this just a different version of Project Dark Domain?

However, Fang Weiyan learned from the other party that there were actually other Human Sovereign and other Human Race outside.

Therefore, their region was not the only one with a dynasty.

If that's the case, what kind of scene must those places, where dynasties converged, have been like? And to what extent had those dynasties reached their national strength?