360 Please embark on the journey ten
Captain Guan's joy was completely undisguised.
He stood up, solemnly knelt down, placed his left hand on top of his right, clasped his hands on the ground, and slowly lowered his head to the ground.
Amidst exclamations of gratitude, excitement, and a hint of disbelief, one voice cried out, "Thank you so much, son-in-law, for your life-saving grace! I swear to follow you to the death to repay your kindness."
If I break this oath, I will not make any further progress and my soul will be annihilated.
He spoke softly, then knelt down and waited quietly for a reply.
With a gentle wave of his hand, an invisible force lifted Guan Xiaowei up.
Looking into his unwavering eyes, he solemnly said, "Alright. I accept. No need for oaths, just remember what you said today. I'll leave Dalong Prefecture to General Guan for now."
Furthermore, you and your wife have already discussed this matter. Since there aren't many people available at the moment, you can proceed as you see fit. You can also select some capable individuals from within the Dalong Prefecture to assist in management.
For now, just maintain stability. We'll discuss things further when I return.
"Yes, sir, I obey. I will certainly keep this place safe and await your return."
"Furthermore, I will immediately send someone to inform Madam of this matter," Commander Guan said swiftly.
She nodded slightly. "Okay. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now. I'll leave you here in your care."
With a clear and gentle nod, he took a step and was already three thousand feet in the air, riding the wind.
At this moment, sunlight shines down, and the boundless sky is a deep blue, seemingly endless.
White clouds float by, serene and mysterious. The fields are like square grids, one after another. People come and go from the city, starting their day's work.
Dalong Prefecture, a new day begins.
Captain Guan watched his son-in-law leave, then whispered outside, and Fang Lin quickly entered.
Seeing the adult's aura had changed drastically, becoming even more terrifying, a chill ran through his soul. He asked in a low voice, a hint of disbelief in his voice, "Has the adult broken through?"
She nodded slightly, "Thank you for your help, son-in-law. This is a long-cherished wish that has finally come true today." Then she slowly controlled her breathing, but it would take time before she could conceal it completely.
Fang Lin was filled with pride, as if he had made a breakthrough, and joy flowed through every cell of his body.
He stammered, "Congratulations, sir! Congratulations, sir! I'll inform the other soldiers right away; we'll have a proper celebration!"
He grabbed Fang Lin, who was about to run outside, and grabbed him excitedly.
'Don't spread this matter for now. We can hold a banquet when the son-in-law returns.'
I will host a banquet for everyone then, and we can celebrate together.
Captain Guan was also beaming with joy, unable to contain his smile, and sharing his happiness with his fellow soldiers.
It's not just about joy and celebration, but also about boosting morale. With such a powerful leader, subordinates' sense of belonging and confidence instantly increase several times over.
With orders strictly followed and discipline maintained, the strong cohesion and fighting power have become even more unifying as they achieve breakthroughs. When facing powerful enemies, the fear in the hearts of the soldiers will be greatly reduced.
Just like before, many old generals followed the Holy Emperor in battle, charging bravely and fearlessly. Just like myself, relying on my son-in-law is much more reassuring than relying on a prince.
Fang Lin came to his senses and immediately nodded, "Yes, yes, General, I was too excited. Now that you have broken through to the Martial Emperor realm, those who are jumping around should be quieted down."
If some people still do this, General, should we...?
Fang Lin asked softly.
"Yes, but if anyone disobeys orders, especially those in the city who are close to the former prefect, they shall be arrested directly."
If the other party remains obstinate, report back immediately so I can personally resolve this matter.
Until the son-in-law returns, this place must remain peaceful and disciplined. Anyone who disobeys will be dealt with according to wartime regulations.
"Yes, General. I'll give the order right away," Fang Lin replied immediately, a hint of triumph in his eyes.
'Furthermore, a notice has been posted announcing that Dalong Prefecture is selecting talent regardless of seniority or age; anyone with virtue and ability is welcome.'
After a moment's hesitation, he said, "And then there are those regardless of status."
Fang Lin was slightly taken aback, unable to react for a moment, and asked softly, "General, regardless of status, does this refer to birth, race, or whether someone is from a foreign land..."
Captain Guan nodded slightly, "It's all fine. If the person has virtue and talent, real skills, and no major misdeeds, we can give it a try."
I explained the situation to my wife. Since Dalong Prefecture is going to change some things, it might as well change more. Otherwise, where will we find people with both virtue and talent?
Moreover, it's difficult for us to attract extraordinary individuals. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.
Fang Lin nodded slightly, "Yes, General. I will go and draft it immediately. Please review it, sir. Please wait a moment, General." He left hurriedly, his heart filled with complex emotions.
We are all people regardless of status, but we are foreigners, people of other races. This matter is up to the general, and he must have his own plans.
On the official road at dawn, there were镖师 (bodyguards/escorts), 送货 (deliverymen), various merchants, and all kinds of flags. In addition to the common donkeys, horses, and oxcarts, there were also some strange beasts.
It has antlers on its head, like a deer, and is agile and fast. There are also flying beasts, soaring high in the sky.
Royal City, Royal City, the enormous Royal City—at this moment, it could no longer be called a city, but rather a massive population center.
The royal palace, located in the heart of the city, occupies an extremely vast area. Its central position acts like a giant magnet, attracting countless people to converge upon it.
Three-, four-, and five-story buildings, which are rarely seen elsewhere, are quite common here.
The densely packed streets resemble a giant spider web, with distinct layers and levels.
Each layer is larger than the last, and beyond the third layer lies a vast expanse of fields and countless houses of all kinds, radiating outwards to an unknown distance.
Wooden houses, thatched houses, mud houses—all kinds—lived in clusters. Stretching for miles, they seemed to stretch endlessly.
People come and go in a hurry on the streets and alleys.
Within the royal city, the closer one gets to the center, the more intense the aura becomes, soaring into the sky. A sense of repulsion washes over you, becoming clearer the closer you get.
The closer one gets, the more one feels that this place is repelling spiritual energy. Upon closer inspection, the numerous soldiers and cultivators are all traveling on foot or in vehicles, and their speed is not fast.
The road is wide, and there are hardly any pedestrians in the middle, about three zhang (approximately 10 meters) wide. Occasionally, there are vehicles or horses passing by, but they are moving very fast, making it seem like a fast lane.
Pedestrians were on both sides, and horse-drawn carts and oxcarts carrying goods also tried to stay to the side and not close to the middle.
Feeling the fiery energy of this place, most ghosts and spirits would probably flee in terror, too afraid to approach.
It was still early, so I quietly found a place to descend in the outer city, inwardly marveling, 'How prosperous!'
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