Chapter 869: Chapter 41: Whoever Dares Slander Master Zhao Is a Traitor! (Part 4)
If not to attack Yang Dang, where else could he find the Eighth Rank Top Quality Purple Moon Soul Lamp?
Both the Eighth Rank Top Quality ship treasures and soul-type treasures are valued equivalent to other types of Ninth-tier treasures!
"Even the Tianxia King’s capital lacks such valuable treasures, yet an inconspicuous Yang Dang possesses one. It seems that when confiscating properties in the future, we must be meticulous and not underestimate those minor rebels."
Zhao Xing carefully searched again, then ascended.
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After defeating Yang Dang and confiscating his assets, it was already March 17th.
With Yang Dang’s death, there were no significant rebels left in Tianhe Prefecture, only small-time bandits.
They were merely those who declared rebellion only to be apprehended at home by the County Inspection Department.
"There’s nothing significant left to pacify. Time to return." Zhao Xing mused.
After fighting continuously for one and a half months, he had hardly rested.
He Zhengchen found Zhao Xing efficient, so he utilized him extensively.
Yuan Gui, Yuan Yu, Yuan River, City Guard Army, Ghost Soldiers and Ghost Generals, Transportation Department, were all handed over for Zhao Xing to lead.
"Once we return to the prefecture city, compile the battle report for Luo Hou King. Just uncertain about the situation elsewhere." Zhao Xing stood on the ship’s observation deck, with the prefecture city already in view.
Upon returning to the prefecture city, Prefecture Lord He Zhengchen had already led a group of civil and military officials to welcome him.
"Greetings to the Prefecture Lord, greetings to all the gentlemen." Zhao Xing bowed his hands.
"Chen An, quickly dispense with formalities." He Zhengchen stepped forward, holding Zhao Xing’s hands, as it was his first time meeting Zhao Xing in person.
Never did he imagine that this young man, in just over a month, had pacified the turmoil in Tianhe Prefecture.
Without Zhao Xing, He Zhengchen couldn’t fathom the chaos Tianhe Prefecture might have descended into.
If he had waited to step out of the prefecture city to quell the rebellion, even if successful eventually, who knows how many lives would be lost.
Each passing day increases the rebel forces’ strength, establishing roots, making it a long battle even with Tianhe’s City Guard Army and Ghost Soldiers and Ghost Generals.
It might drag on until earth splits and mountains move.
"Chen An, you should rest." He Zhengchen advised, walking along, "I heard you haven’t closed your eyes for over a month."
"Thank you for your concern, Prefecture Lord." Zhao Xing bowed, "I oversee five prefectures, currently, the other four are awaiting my confiscation...rebellion pacification, I dare not slack."
He Zhengchen, Zhang Ping, Wu Xuan Ying heard this and couldn’t help but twitch.
This young man accidentally revealed his true thoughts.
Nonetheless, Zhao Xing is undeniably valiant.
After fiercely battling for more than a month, traversing multiple areas, he remains full of spirit.
"Even if you can endure, the soldiers cannot." He Zhengchen advised, "Chen An, let the men below rest and reorganize, recover their spirits, then proceed with other matters."
"Yes, sir, following orders." Zhao Xing was merely giving He Zhengchen a heads-up, expressing his intention to use troops to stabilize the remaining four prefectures.
To actually fight, it’s impossible to set out now.
Firstly, rest and reorganization are necessary to streamline and consolidate the acquired army.
Secondly, inter-prefectural troop movement is cumbersome, if Zhao Xing goes alone it’s one thing, but leading tens of thousands to other places demands consultation with Luo Hou King.
Thirdly, Zhao Xing must sort out intelligence, not fight blindly.
Should he encounter a tough opponent, overturned in a ditch, losing the army, the achievements in Tianhe Prefecture and the reputation gained would be for naught.
Returning to Tianhe Prefecture City residence, Zhao Xing declined banquets and immediately began reporting to Luo Hou King.
"Buzz~" The Earth Mirror activated, Luo Hou King’s illusion gradually materialized.
"Subordinate pays respect to Luo Hou King." Zhao Xing respectfully greeted.
"Zhao Xing, how’s Tianhe Prefecture?" Luo Hou King inquired.
"Reporting to Luo Hou King, Tianhe Prefecture’s rebellion is mostly pacified, remaining efforts involve calming the populace, selecting and appointing adept officials, and filling vacant positions." Zhao Xing reported.
"Your speed is commendable." Luo Hou King praised, "Over a month and Tianhe Prefecture is settled."
"Thanks to your support, Zhao Xing dare not take credit."
"You dare not take credit, yet your reputation has spread. You must be cautious." Luo Hou King advised solemnly.
"Stay within Tianhe Prefecture temporarily for a few days’ rest, I will replace your Earth Mirror with a proprietary one. Any intelligence you desire can be exchanged with others."
"In half a day, proceed to Tianhe Prefecture’s Li Fire Taoist School to collect from Peng Yu."
"Understood."
After ending the conversation, Zhao Xing proceeded to Tianhe Prefecture’s Li Fire Daoist Academy branch.
This Li Fire Daoist Academy is entirely military-focused, the place is small, not recruiting students, only managed by a group of officers.
Half a day later, Zhao Xing obtained the new exclusive Earth Mirror from Deputy Dean Peng Yu.
It enhanced previous communication abilities, intelligence inquiry, data storage, plus a confidential communication group.
"Luo Hou King’s unified strategy chat group?"
At this moment, countless messages flashed within the communication group.
The dense messages lingered only briefly.
At a glance, Zhao Xing determined such information volume can only be handled by Third-rank individuals.
"So, are all those within high-grade strong ones?" Zhao Xing couldn’t help but be startled.
Previously, Luo Hou King provided only lists.
Now it’s real-time communication rights, participating in upper-level secrets!
Zhao Xing couldn’t resist glancing at the communications list, including himself, only one hundred fifty names.
"Seems it’s just a certain group chat."
The entire Pinghai State wouldn’t have so few high-grade individuals.
Liu Tianning wasn’t among them either.
Evidently, these one hundred fifty individuals pertained to a certain region or a specific operational segment.