The Dragon Palace was naturally magnificent, with floors of gold and jade, and walls of pearls and agate. Fang Yuan had seen it before, but at most it was on a larger scale, but he didn't take it seriously.
This indifferent attitude immediately made Gu Xiang secretly marvel: "My Dragon Lord is rich in the sea and enjoys the treasures of Jinting Lake. Even the previous King Yuan Jun was full of praise when he saw it. I didn't expect this Lord. But he regards it as mud and sand, and his mind is extraordinary. Could it be that he came from the sea?"
With an increasingly respectful attitude, he welcomed Fang Yuan into a huge square.
There, a black dragon opened its eyes, and the blood-red light fell like a sharp sword: "You can leave me here alone, you all, get out!"
"As you command!"
Jinting Longjun gave an order, and all the water tribes respectfully stepped back without squinting.
But when Fang Yuan looked at the black dragon, his expression suddenly changed: "No... this is not his true body!"
Wave!
Amid the soft sound, the illusions around him spread out like water waves.
The huge body of the black evil dragon disappeared immediately, like a soap bubble bursting. There was only a majestic god wearing a crown and two dragon horns on his forehead.
"Shinto Golden Body!"
Fang Yuan sighed and greeted him again: "I've met the Lord!"
This golden body is cast with the belief of humanity and incense. It has infinite magical powers and is even more majestic than the dragon body.
It's a pity that after all, it is made of thoughts, not flesh and blood.
"It turns out that Jinting Longjun's true form is actually a humane god!"
Fang Yuan's heart was like a thunderclap, and many previously puzzling questions were answered at once: "No wonder the cleansing of the evil gods' sacrifices went so smoothly. It seems that behind those righteous gods, there is this great god who is adding fuel to the flames!"
"Well, no gifts!"
Lord Long raised his hand slightly, and a strong force emerged from the void, lifting Fang Yuan up.
"I have been paying attention to you for a long time!"
At this time, the Dragon Lord smiled and said, "Please come in and talk!"
The two of them walked into the main hall behind the square, one after the other.
This hall is extremely vast and vast, with forty-nine thick golden pillars supporting a sky-like golden dome, on which you can vaguely see water waves flowing, making it a spectacle.
"This is the core of our Dragon Palace, the Bishui Palace! There is no risk of leakage when talking here, and it can even block the secrets within a certain range and confuse divination!"
As Long Jun said, he sat down on the main seat and waved again: "Sit down too!"
Fang Yuan thanked him and sat on the fire jade coral chair, feeling warm and comfortable.
But at this time, his face was full of doubts: "Have you been paying attention for a long time? Could it be that we have met before..."
"Well... I noticed it from the time you destroyed Yuan Jun's incarnation. It's just that fellow Taoist was busy transforming into a dragon and was extremely wary. I tried to invite him several times, but he always ran away without meeting me. It’s a pity…”
Long Jun smiled and said: "And your General Wulong Temple, I also sent people to take care of it, otherwise the incense would have been lost long ago..."
Fang Yuan understood immediately.
This Jinting Dragon Lord, who theoretically manages Jinting Lake and all the water gods within a hundred miles of it, must have noticed him since then.
It's just that this gentleman's attitude has started to favor the human race since then
Fang Yuan's heart moved, and he became more confident that the trip would achieve its goal.
Originally, he just wanted to meet this fellow member as a horned dragon and find out some ideas and information.
Now it seems that it can be done in one step.
"The dragon body of this dragon god has been destroyed, and what is left is a body composed of pure incense thoughts. It is the easiest to be coerced and influenced. Therefore, this gentleman's attitude should undoubtedly be biased towards the human race."
After thinking this, Fang Yuan stood up and bowed down: "Thank you, Mr. Long! I just want to come here this time because I have one more thing to ask for!"
"Well, tell me!"
Jinting Longjun waved his hand.
Even though he was already a humane god, he was still influenced by the past. He regarded this horned dragon as a kin, so his attitude was naturally gentler.
"It's like this. Xu Ren, the Prime Minister of Jinze Prefecture, sympathizes with the fact that the people's lives are not easy and there are also water bandits. He wants to eradicate this scourge... But Jinting Lake is vast and has thousands of islands. I also ask Lord Long to help! "
At that moment, he told Xu Ren's situation and bowed deeply: "If this happens, the people along the Jinting Lake will all be grateful to Lord Long for his kindness!"
"Well, even if you don't say anything about this, I'm still going to do it!"
Jinting Longjun stroked his beard and seemed very satisfied.
He is originally a human god, maintaining the stability of the surrounding environment and the prosperity of the people is also a great benefit to Him.
"I am the Dragon Lord of Lake Kanazawa, a righteous god. I naturally know where the water bandits are hiding... but humans and gods cannot be too close, so someone is needed to take charge!"
Jinting Longjun said indifferently, his eyes glowing like swords: "Come here! How about it?"
"How dare you disobey me!"
Fang Yuan laughed, knowing that he had reached a tacit understanding with this god.
"That's right, in His view, we are very similar... We are both from the Dragon Clan, we sense the great calamity, and we have the desire to help humanity... We are demons after all, with much less intrigue than humans... Of course, this may also be what Jinting Longjun wants. The amount of merit Qi obtained is not much, and it can only be maintained for self-use. If you switch to Xuanzhen Dao, the family will be big and the business will be huge, and the consumption will be huge. There will even be the Yin spirit of the ancestor who died, and the consumption will be like mountains and seas. Of course, who will covet it? We have to fight with whomever..."
"Good! Young Master, here you are, the plum blossoms are shining brightly. I have ordered you to go down and prepare a banquet tonight!"
The original divine light in Jinting Longjun's jaw suddenly converged, and he said casually like an ordinary nobleman: "Young Master must drink a few more drinks tonight!"
"It's natural!"
After talking about the business, Fang Yuan was naturally very curious about enjoying the Dragon Palace, and it showed in his expression.
Acting spontaneously is the norm for those who practice detachment.
"OK!"
Seeing this, Lord Long was also very happy. He clapped his hands, and two groups of beautiful clam girls draped in light gauze rushed in, followed by the water tribe holding a large amount of delicacies.
What is enjoyed in this dragon palace is naturally spiritual food, which can be used not only by humans, but also by the Yin gods.
For Fang Yuan, it was not without some small help, it could be said to have opened his horizons, and both the guests and the host were enjoying themselves.
…
It was early spring in the third year of Yong'an in Dachu.
Blackpool County, Pier.
Xu Ting stood on several water boats, and behind him were soldiers in uniforms, wearing strong armor and sharp swords, and a faint evil aura could be seen.
He looked at these, but he was very satisfied.
At this time, Xu Ting had already completed his official career and was appointed as the waterway inspection officer in Heize County, with a rank of nine.
This patrol has the power to recruit soldiers, strictly investigate thieves, and set up water cards. With his current status, he can recruit up to a hundred people.
With the help of the county magistrate Zhang Gui along the way, and the support from his family, the organization was quickly formed, and it was in shape. Next, the only way to test the combat effectiveness was in actual combat.
"My father is right. Troubled times are coming. It doesn't matter if you don't want a mere fame. In the future world, I am afraid that Wu Guiwen will be humble..."
For some reason, Xu Ting looked at the military attaché uniform he was wearing and thought a little melancholy.
The magistrate of Blackpool County was his father's old vassal, and he was very kind to him. He had all the crossbows, leather armor, and food he needed along the way.
But once a person is awarded an official position, it is no longer possible to take the imperial examination, so it is still a bit regretful.
"A true man should get fame, fortune and wealth for himself!"
Standing at the bow of the ship, I felt the state of hundreds of subordinates obeying orders solemnly. The pleasure of taking control of life and death, and having power, seemed to turn on a certain switch, and a huge desire filled my heart.
"This Jinting Lake water bandit is just the first step in the plan. Once successful, my family will at least have the capital to stand in troubled times..."
Although Xu Ting thought about what happened next, he suppressed it.
That kind of ambition is just a shadow at this moment, and we have to take the current step well first.
"Sir, it's time to set off!"
The boatman on the boat identified the wind direction, water and soil, and reported to Xu Ting.
"Sail! Set sail!"
Xu Ting took one last look at the dock and issued the order without any hesitation.
"Weigh anchor!"
"Get ready to sail!"
The people on this boat were all old sailors with quite a lot of experience. With just one order, the two boats started to move smoothly.
Moreover, this is an official ship. It is larger in size, has more water displacement, and is stable and stable. The possibility of seasickness is much smaller. The key positions are even covered with iron sheets, so the defense is very important.
There are two such warships in total, and each one is equipped with fifty people and equipped with weapons such as bows and crossbows. It can be said that it is a considerable force in Jinting Lake.
"Whether in politics or in work, the most taboo thing is to start a big fight at the beginning. With my status at this time, one hundred people and two boats are just right. After all, the water bandits are not all the way. On such a small island, a maximum of five hundred people can be arranged If there are a thousand people, most of them are old, weak, women and children, they can be defeated one by one!"
Xu Ting is not a nerd, and he has already made up his mind: "I will lead a hundred elite soldiers, enough to break it, and try to conquer it, and then it will snowball!"
Moreover, every time the water bandits are eliminated, it is a real achievement. You can also report your merits to the court and move up a few levels to gain greater power.
In this way, when the water bandits of Jinting Lake are generally subdued, his official position will match the others, which is just right.
"Come here! Call all generals and above for a military meeting!"
Thinking of this, Xu Ting looked at the sparkling water and immediately gave the order.
The military system of the Great Chu was based on Shi Wu. There were five people per team, and the commander was called the commander. When there were ten people and one Shi, the commander was the commander. It was the smallest organizational unit.
The corps commanders and the like are not popular in terms of official positions, but they are the backbone of this small team at this time and also the candidates for future officers.
Xu Ting touched the long sword at his waist and looked at the dozen or so people who came to pay homage. He was thinking silently in his heart about how to combine kindness and power to completely subdue these forces.
In troubled times, everything must be prepared for a rainy day, and more importantly, you must master your own military power.
This is not due to distrust, but due to Jiaolong’s temperament!