Qingyang City was packed with people. With the opening of the Heavenly Ranking, all sorts of strange and powerful figures flocked in.
Shen Zhao stood on the city wall and looked around. He couldn't help but sigh and shake his head: "Damn, after so many years away, looking back now, Qingyang City really hasn't changed at all."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ding Bu'er beside him immediately echoed: "They are just a bunch of profit-seeking villains and ants, how can they be on the stage?"
He then nudged Chen Zhao's shoulder and said, "However, I have a suggestion, I don't know if it's feasible, but we can take advantage of the current turbulent situation..."
They bought up all the land in Qingyang City at low prices, then stockpiled it until this calamity was over before selling it off at auction.
This round trip should be enough to buy several Great Zhou Kingdoms. After it's done, we'll split it 30/70, you get 30% and I get 70%, everyone's happy.
"Mr. Shen, if you agree, just nod, and I'll make the arrangements right away."
"Land speculation is an outdated thing. Even if you make a fortune, there will still be a lot of people scolding you.
"I don't care about making money off these curses; if I'm going to make money, I'll make a fortune."
Ding Buer: "Whose money are you planning to make?"
Shen Zhao narrowed his eyes: "I've always coveted that piece of land in Jiuyou. If I could acquire it, I'd be set for life."
Ding Bu'er was startled: "Master Chen, don't scare me. Is the Nine Netherworld a place where people can stay? Can't you be more realistic?"
"You want to be realistic, huh? That's simple." Shen Zhao stretched his arms and cracked his neck. "First, we'll wipe out that fourteen-nation alliance, then extort some money from them so everyone can make a profit."
"How do we repel them?" Ding Bu'er asked, puzzled. "An army of 800,000, claiming to be two million strong, just hearing that number should scare away a large number of people."
How many people did we bring this time?
"There are 10,000 troops from the Northern Wilderness, 10,000 from the Demon Tribe, and 30,000 new recruits from the Southern Territory, totaling 50,000. That's a 1 to 16 ratio. This battle will probably be difficult to fight."
"It's not about the quantity of troops, but their quality. Besides, our goal isn't to annihilate those 800,000 soldiers, but to make these fourteen kingdoms back down. Do you understand?"
"We don't have enough men. What should we do?" Ding Bu'er said. "To make the enemy retreat, the defending side needs at least half the number of troops as the enemy."
Besides, these 800,000 are just the vanguard; what if they send reinforcements?
"Why not just take down one or two of the fourteen first?" Shen Zhao smiled knowingly. "We'll attack whoever initiated this fourteen-nation alliance first."
"I understand." Ding Bu'er immediately realized, "Isn't it logical to cut off the snake's head first? Chu Yang is really unlucky."
"To encounter someone as shameless as you, one must have been born at the wrong time."
"Master Ding, who the hell are you calling shameless?"
"Don't be like that, we're practically family, why are you being so petty?"
In short, let's deal with the ringleader of this bunch of scoundrels first.
The rest of their domestic taxes were kept in the name of the Public Court.
After all, all expenses require money, and we can lose money on anything, but we can't lose money on our wallets no matter what.
I'll do the math later and see how much interest is appropriate.
At this point, Ding Bu'er smiled and then said, "But Master Chen, I really have to ask you for a favor this time."
"What nonsense are you holding back now?"
"After Chu Yang is destroyed, you must let me marry his new princess, Yang Rongrong."
"Hmm? Yang Rongrong?"
Shen Zhao was somewhat surprised. Wasn't Yang Rongrong the daughter of the Taiqing Sect leader? In her previous life, she had quite a fling with Lin Feng, so how come she's with Chu Yang in this life?
But it doesn't matter, it has nothing to do with me anyway.
The gist of it is that Chu Yang used some unknown means to marry Yang Rongrong, and then gained the support of the Taiqing Sect to secure his throne in the Great Xia Dynasty. That's roughly the gist of it.
"Okay, since you like it, it's up to you."
"That's settled then, Mr. Shen, you absolutely cannot go back on your word."
Ding Buer, who received the promise, clapped his hands excitedly, his face full of anticipation.
Just then, the elders of the Tianqing Sect, Qingyun Sect, and Changsheng Sword Sect arrived at the city wall.
"Greetings, Elder Shen."
Upon seeing Shen Zhao, they all bowed down in unison.
Shen Zhao's status has long since transcended that of a commoner, and his deeds have been known throughout the country.
"No need for formalities! You've come at the perfect time."
Shen Zhao quickly told them to stand up, and then said, "I am very grateful that everyone has been willing to give me, Shen Zhao, this time."
The risks associated with the Heavenly Ranking are too great now. At this time, I would like to venture to ask everyone to contact the sects they are familiar with.
"Given the prestige of our Council of Judges, we urge them to uphold order in the Eastern Region and, as far as possible, prevent the tragedy of infighting."
The elders replied in unison, "Please rest assured, Elder Shen, we will do our best to maintain the order of the Eastern Region's Xuanmen."
Shen Zhao nodded, thinking to himself: With Liang Hao and Fahai among them, the situation in the Eastern Region should be able to be kept under control.
You only need to focus on two things.
The fourteen-nation coalition, and...
The forces of the Nine Netherworlds.
"Then we should consider which country to ally with?"
With the issue of the Xuanmen faction resolved, Shen Zhao began to consider which dynasty to cooperate with.
"Chu, Wei, and Yun are the only three suitable states right now. Let's go and talk to them."
Having determined his goal, Shen Zhao was just about to set off.
"Could you be Elder Shen Zhao of the Court of Judgments?"
The Divine Calculator descended from the void, gracefully blocking the path of Shen Zhao and Ding Bu'er.
Shen Zhao frowned: "Who are you?"
"I am the Divine Calculator. I know that Elder Shen is currently busy planning and working on the Heavenly Ranking, so I have come here to answer your questions."
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