210 Dalong Prefecture, Chapter 18
Years have passed since I joined the army, and my cultivation has always followed the general. Although this royal city is vast, it is filled with many entanglements, and I have always been like a passerby. Marriage has always been a problem. Now that my cultivation has advanced further and the region is stable, I think there will be women willing to marry me.
Unbeknownst to me, I drifted off to sleep with a glimmer of hope and a touch of melancholy.
Three swift horses galloped in, led by the very man carrying Commandant Guan. His copper hammer was nowhere to be seen, and he wasn't riding the tiger either. They arrived under the moonlight.
The dewdrops fell on the armor and helmet, but I felt nothing at the moment, as I looked at the faint torches in the distance.
The pace slowed, becoming steady but no longer hurried. The horse seemed to sense its master's mood, and it gradually slowed down, heading towards the warm firelight.
The rustling sound of pebbles under the horse's hooves was particularly clear in the quiet morning, like background music for this peaceful journey.
The three women, Yun Su and Yun Heiyi, were deep in conversation when a rustling sound came from nearby. Yun Heiyi, standing not far away, said softly, "It's Commandant Guan."
The three women turned around, bathed in the moonlight. Their beauty was like three lilies under the moonlight, fresh and elegant.
In an instant, a gentle breeze swept by, softly caressing their long hair, seemingly carrying the mystery of the night, equally captivating. Profound and enchanting.
The three women moved swiftly, their footsteps light and silent, quickly reaching the roadside, with Yun in black following closely behind. Yun in white was already waiting at the intersection.
The sound grew closer, and a fleeting look of weariness crossed Captain Guan's face. More than anything, he felt a surge of exhilaration. A true man acts with unbridled joy.
Having been suppressed for so long, only able to watch but unable to act, the frustration in my heart is unimaginable. Now, this long-cherished wish finally comes true. It is time for a man to embark on this journey, though the road to Shu is difficult, more difficult than ascending to heaven. The journey is arduous; one wrong step, and you'll be buried in the mountains.
Although it was a satisfying and exhilarating killing spree, a time to act without restraint and stride forward, killing with every step, we only killed those who deserved to die, eradicating evil completely. The rest are being investigated intensively.
The Gao family and several other families have already had all their property and land deeds searched. They are now conducting a thorough search for any hidden treasures and windfalls concealed within.
From afar, he could see several people waiting ahead. Captain Guan lightly leaped down from his horse. With a few strides, he arrived before them.
He had just survived a bloody battle. A strong, pungent smell of blood lingered around him. It was a metallic scent mixed with sweat, and with each deep breath, he could almost feel that intense bloody stench assaulting his nostrils, making his heart pound violently.
The armor was simple and clear, still stained with blood, and gleamed coldly under the moonlight.
The two adjutants behind him did the same; the strong stench of blood wafted through the air. They quickly dismounted and approached from behind Captain Guan.
The three men looked exhausted. They stood silently before the crowd for a moment.
Captain Guan bowed slightly to Yun Su, speaking in a rough yet calm tone, "Greetings, Miss Yun. Dalong Prefecture has lived up to expectations. It has been captured. All the direct descendants of the Gao family have been apprehended."
Those who stubbornly resist are rarely spared; swords and spears have no eyes.
He paused, then continued, "In Dalong Prefecture, the family assets of all the clans, including the Gao family, have been confiscated. All other items have also been confiscated."
Due to the large quantity, people are currently working diligently to count them.
Then, they took out two sandalwood boxes, each three feet long, wide, and high, and gently opened them. Inside were wrapped medicinal herbs, including ginseng and other herbs that were over a hundred years old, totaling forty or fifty in number.
Yun Su watched as the dust flew towards her, the blood still lingering on her body, a testament to the brutality of the battle, but she felt little emotional.
If you want your lover to also bear the pressure from above, you have to make some sacrifices. Otherwise, how can you enjoy the benefits you want without paying any price?
Yun Su looked at Commandant Guan and said solemnly, "Commander Guan, rest assured, I will inform you of this matter tomorrow. Commander Guan, rest assured, I hope you will handle the Dalong Prefecture matter well."
My husband's needs, like elsewhere, are thirty percent for medicinal herbs, etc. I hope Captain Guan can uphold his original intentions.
Seeing that Yun Su did not refuse, Captain Guan said that these medicinal herbs were selected from many valuable items in a hurry.
They were aware of the situation in Huangtu County and Wanzhou. For cultivators who reached a certain level, gold, silver, and other valuables were not particularly lacking.
On the contrary, spiritual herbs are relatively rare. After all, these spiritual herbs can absorb spiritual energy, and the longer they are aged, the more spiritual energy they contain. They also have other effects, so they are naturally the first choice for many cultivators.
Now that he had received a positive reply again, Captain Guan breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon hearing that Dalong Prefecture needed to be managed by them, they nodded slightly and then shook their heads slightly, saying, "Miss Yun, we can take over the security of Dalong Prefecture, but the management of Dalong Prefecture..."
I'm a rough man, good at fighting and killing, but this management stuff is far too complicated. Miss, you should arrange for someone else to manage it.
Commandant Guan would naturally not take over the specific management of Dalong Prefecture. With training troops, cultivating, and many other matters, he had no time to manage Dalong Prefecture.
The soldiers' fertile land should be distributed fairly, in a way that honors the many soldiers who have followed them. Cultivation should be the priority. Otherwise, putting the cart before the horse will lead to death!
Captain Guan understood very well that while the large population and prestigious families of Dalong Prefecture were temporarily intimidated, his own strength was not so great as to disregard the rules.
Over time, neglecting cultivation and indulging in pleasure, one is quickly consumed by wine, women, wealth, and anger. One does not possess the Buddha's ability to "let wine and meat pass through the intestines, but keep the Buddha in the heart."
Wine, women, wealth, and power—unless one is a Buddha, what ordinary monk can escape all of this without being tainted by any of it?
Moreover, if his subordinates were the same, his team would likely be devoured very quickly. Their fate hung in the balance.
Yun Su looked at the sober Captain Guan with a hint of admiration in her eyes.
After a moment's thought, he racked his brains but couldn't think of anyone who could sit in this position. In Dalong Prefecture, a prefecture, there were many capable people. In this vast world, there has never been a shortage of talented and extraordinary individuals.
However, it is indeed difficult to be of one mind with someone. Talented people are often unruly and aspire to the status of being from a prestigious family with a long and distinguished lineage.
As for his own people, in the eyes of many, they are nothing more than nouveau riche, and the disbandment may be imminent.
Moreover, even if they reluctantly agree, once they sit in this position, their hearts will be with someone else. Wouldn't that be like slapping themselves in the face?
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