From Douluo Dalu to Queen

Chapter 376 The Threat from the Tiandou Empire

"You should know that we won't absorb too many of these people whose backgrounds we don't know. We basically train our loyal soldiers from among the slaves, just like the ones you saw on the first floor. Therefore, our voice among the bandits is not strong. Moreover, taking back the territory has already shaken their foundation."

Hearing this, Leng Xiyao narrowed her eyes and her tone became unfriendly: "So, you want me to seize these territories by myself?"

"If possible, I certainly don't mind sending a few Title Douluo to help you, Miss Leng, do these dirty work, but if people knew that we, as landlords, took action against these 'law-abiding' tenants, it would have a very terrifying impact. I hope Miss can understand."

Luo Yuanji did not lie about this. To clear these territories, at most they would have to face two or three Titled Douluo and tens of thousands of lackeys. With Leng Xiyao's power, these few people were nothing to her. Of course, it would be effortless for the Governor's Office to control these "big forces". The elite death squads who followed orders would basically massacre these stragglers. If there were no negative impact, Luo Yuanji would definitely help.

Leng Xiyao glanced at Nishizumi Miho calmly, and the latter nodded slightly while drinking tea. When it comes to judging people, Nishizumi Miho, who used to be a leader, is obviously more professional. Even the most powerful politicians will reveal some flaws when they lie, and what Luo Yuanji said just now was obviously true.

Seeing that Leng Xiyao's expression had eased a lot, Luo Yuanji hurriedly struck while the iron was hot and said, "The Eternal Night Council and the Fearless Alliance are willing to give up part of their territory for free. Due to the majesty of the government, the territory of the Governor's Office cannot be given up. Except for the two major forces in the north of the city who pay a large amount of protection fees every year to ensure our independence, the rest can be occupied at will. After occupying them, we are also willing to give up the ownership of these lands - you know, except for the Spirit Hall, no one can truly own land in the northern province."

"Uh, like the Snow Hunter?" Leng Xiyao said subconsciously.

This is just bringing up something that is not relevant. As a thousand-year-old cancer in the northern province, the Snow Hunters must be the biggest pain for the ruler Luo Yuanji.

Unexpectedly, Luo Yuanji just smiled mysteriously: "Miss Leng, don't worry about the caravan being hijacked by these bandits in the future. They won't be able to stay alive for much longer."

"Oh, all right."

Hearing the word "robber" from someone like Luo Yuanji, Leng Xiyao didn't know what to say. However, it was not appropriate to reveal her position at this time. After making a casual comment, she started looking at the map.

It must be said that Luo Yuanji was very sincere. Apart from the Governor's Office, the Eternal Night Council, the Fearless Alliance and the two forces he protected, the remaining territory accounted for about 30% of Jibing City, which was much larger than the planned territory.

These territories are concentrated in the south. The territories ceded by the Eternal Night Council and the Fearless Alliance are also adjacent to the south. There are almost no enclaves. Basically, there is no need for much integration. A huge new territory can be built by just rebuilding it.

"Miho, what do you think?" Leng Xiyao took the map to Nishizumi Miho and showed it to her.

Unexpectedly, Nishizumi Miho said shyly: "Sir, you can make the decision on such an important matter yourself. It is not convenient for me to comment on it."

Leng Xiyao stared at Nishizumi Miho's appearance for a second, and then quickly realized that she was hiding her abilities and didn't want others to know her position in her team.

It has to be said that this sleight of hand was very effective. No one would think that there was anything special about a person who did not have any soul power but was just very beautiful. They all thought that she was just Leng Xiyao's partner or a favored concubine. This situation was not uncommon in the aristocratic circle, so no one looked at Nishizumi Miho for long.

But from what she said, it was obvious that she was very satisfied with the result, so Leng Xiyao said: "Okay, Governor Luo, I see your sincerity, but there is no free lunch in this world, what do you want me to pay?"

Hearing this, Luo Yuanji smiled and said, "Miss Leng is indeed a straightforward person, so I will just say it straight - the Governor's Office is currently experiencing a little trouble."

Although Leng Xiyao felt that what Luo Yuanji was asking for help for was probably not a trivial matter, she still smiled slightly: "I would like to hear the details."

"I believe Miss knows that my Governor's Office is the overlord of the Northern Province, but it only has the right to speak in the Northern Province. In fact, we still belong to the territory of the Tiandou Empire. Any transaction needs to pay taxes to the Tiandou Empire, including the slave trade."

"Wasn't that a long time ago? The military strength of the Tiandou Empire was just so-so. They could no longer control the northern provinces, right?" Leng Xiyao said.

"Yes, at least it was like this in my grandfather and father's generation, because each generation of governors basically took over the throne when they were in their 50s or 60s. In this way, they were strong enough and naturally no one dared to have other ideas."

"But as for me, you know that I am just a Soul Douluo who has been promoted by force. Some of the elders who followed my father and even my grandfather to build the country are arrogant and unwilling to listen to my instructions. Generally speaking, I can still control the situation, but in fact, the situation I face is not much better than that of the Pope of the Spirit Hall. At most, there is no Elder Hall to hinder me."

Hearing this, Leng Xiyao understood why the other party wanted to please her in this way.

If it was a unified Governor's Office, it would be confident even against the Spirit Hall. Even if it wanted to please them, it would not give up nearly half of the city. But if there were some internal conflicts, it would not be surprising.

Li Yuyuan said that there are ten Titled Douluo in the Governor's Office. If three of them do not listen to Luo Yuanji, he will have to be careful when facing the Eternal Night Council and other forces, not to mention the behemoth of the Heaven Dou Empire.

A lean camel is still bigger than a horse. The current Tiandou Empire is much worse than that of the Emperor Xueling, but it is by no means comparable to a northern province. It can only be said that the emperors of recent generations have not had much power. They do not have the strength to suppress all the aristocrats, nor do they have the confidence to waste people's money and effort to attack the northern provinces.

"This situation reached the ears of the dignitaries of the Tiandou Empire, and many of them started to think about slave trade taxes. To be honest, the slaves we train are divided into four levels. The lowest level is naturally just to receive physical training and then serve as cheap and durable laborers, and each laborer only costs 100 gold soul coins. The middle level is good-looking maids who have learned etiquette and can serve as waiters and servants, but their knowledge level is quite average. Most of them are slaves produced by our Northland, and the price ranges from 1,000 to 10,000 gold soul coins."

(End of this chapter)