Fire Monster

Chapter 154: War Becomes Normal
When Zhao Guanshan, Liu Yuwei and Xiao Chengyun arrived at the city gate, they saw that their two imperial chariots had already been dispatched one step ahead, going ten miles forward to escort and greet them, one on the left and one on the right, protecting the two imperial chariots with the flags of the Governorate in the middle.

Very grand and very polite.

Soon, the imperial seal chariot stopped outside the city gate. The door opened and a group of people filed out. There were as many as twenty-four people, eighteen of whom were fully armed double-seal martial artists.

There are even two Three Seal Warriors.

Judging from the scale alone, the identity of the visitor is very different.

As soon as they got off the car, the eighteen double-seal martial artists spontaneously formed a shield formation, while the two three-seal martial artists walked in the front, but deliberately avoided the central field of vision, which was very particular.

As for the second Imperially Sealed Chariot, no one got off at all, only the two psychic heavy crossbows on top were watching eagerly.

"Where is Liu Yuwei, the commander of the Second Development Camp under the Fifth Yamen of the Governor's Office?" one of the Three-Seal Martial Arts Masters shouted.

Liu Yuwei immediately stepped forward and bowed.

"Where is Xiao Chengyun, the Qigong Master of the Second Development Camp?"

Xiao Chengyun stood there and bowed lazily.

"Please be informed that the second, third, fourth, and fifth special envoys of the Provincial Government have come here to commend the Second Development Camp for its achievements. Do you have any objections?"

"I have objections!"

Xiao Chengyun spoke directly, "Now, there are not only the Second Development Camp guarding this place, but also a small team from the Shanhai Camp of the Ninth Brigade of the Northern Camp of the Demon Suppression Division. My Lords, shouldn't the marching Sima of the Demon Suppression Division be invited to the commendation ceremony this time? Is there anyone who is seriously abiding by the rules set by the Dao Palace?"

There was silence on the other side, and Zhao Guanshan secretly gave Xiao Chengyun a thumbs up.

As for commending someone for merit, we certainly won't refuse, but the process must comply with the rules.

"I am the marching commander of the 9th Brigade of the Northern Camp of the Demon Suppression Division. Is there any problem?" After a long time, the martial artist with three seals spoke in a deep voice.

"Then please show your identity, sir!"

The other party sneered and took out his identity badge, which was checked by Xiao Chengyun. As for the four special envoys, they presented them with a document commending their merits.

This is very formal.

After reading it, Xiao Chengyun said nothing more. The Governor was an expert in this area and would not leave any loopholes.

"My Lords, please come in."

Liu Yuwei said at this time.

"No need, just celebrate your achievements here."

One of the special envoys spoke up. They were still very wary of the group of soldiers who occupied the Kaituo City.

Who knows what crazy things they will do next, so it’s better to stay in the safest place.

Liu Yuwei didn't force it and just watched them perform.

At this time, the second palm seal envoy coughed dryly and said, "A month ago, due to the restlessness of the evil demons on the front line, a group of evil demons broke through the defense line and entered the second line of defense. Xiao Baiyun, the third person in charge of development affairs in the third office of the Provincial Administration, and Ding Wanjin, the former commander of the second development camp, fought a desperate duel with the evil demons, but were ultimately defeated and died heroically."

"Now, after verification by the officials of the Provincial Government, the two men and their 36 followers were identified as brave and heroic people, and they were buried with honor, and their families and children were compensated generously and quickly."

"At the same time, we also recognized that the appointment of the third director Xiao Baiyun and the former commander Ding Wanjin on his deathbed was correct, decisive, and timely. The current acting commander of the Second Development Camp, Liu Yuwei, is qualified and competent."

"And all personnel appointments and business orders issued by Liu Yuwei during this period were valid, legal, and meritorious."

"At the same time, the role played by the military supervisor, Qigong Master Xiao Chengyun, during this period was just, effective, and strict."

"Regarding this commendation, it will be reported to the palace at the meeting, passed on to the Demon Suppression Division and the Taoist Academy, and finally announced by the Fifth Seal Holder. Commander Liu, Military Supervisor Xiao, what are your opinions?"

"The governors are wise and powerful. I have no objection."

Of course Liu Yuwei agreed. This point was of vital importance. First of all, all previous charges must be erased. There must not be any conspiracy or possibility of revenge.

Otherwise, there is no point in talking about anything else.

Of course, this is also because Zhao Guanshan and his team built the first-level spirit-worshiping tower, which gave it such a united front significance.

They couldn't really mobilize troops to attack a city with a first-level spirit-supplying tower. That would cause too much noise.

The Governor should be busy with various PY transactions with the Demon Suppression Bureau and the Taoist Temple. There is really no need to create such a shocking incident at this time, so it would be better to give up some interests and cut the Gordian knot.

The senior officials of the Chief Secretary still have this kind of vision and courage.

"As a Qi-refining master who supervises the army, I have no objection."

Xiao Chengyun also agreed. Only a fool would not agree to this.

But at this time, the second special envoy stopped talking after saying this. Obviously, as an existence whose status is second only to the first special envoy, the role of this special envoy is to supervise and inspect. I will steer the general direction, and you will discuss the details.

At this time, the third special envoy came out and smiled at Liu Yuwei before saying, "Commander Liu is truly a hero. Not only did he turn the tide in a critical moment, he also saved this pioneer city. You must know that this is a pioneer camp that took eight hundred years to build by successive pioneers from the governor's office. Just for this reason, on behalf of all my colleagues in the Fifth Yamen, I would like to thank Commander Liu and the soldiers who died in battle and worked hard to defend this pioneer city."

"Now, with the approval of the officials of the Provincial Government, Liu Yuwei is promoted to the third director of the fifth yamen under the Provincial Government, and concurrently the acting mayor of the Second Development City."

"Wang Chen, former deputy commander of the Second Development Camp, has been promoted to acting commander of the Second Development Camp."

When these words came out, not only Liu Yuwei was shocked, but also Xiao Chengyun and Zhao Guanshan were stunned. The conditions offered by the governor this time were so good? So this was not to recruit people, but to recruit confidants, right?
"I wonder if Commander Liu and Supervisor Xiao would agree to this?"

This time, Liu Yuwei couldn't help but look back, then nodded seriously and agreed. Why not agree?

"Very good, City Lord Liu, the Third Master is looking forward to seeing you. The Chief Secretary needs talents like you."

After saying that, the envoy stepped back and stopped talking. Then it was the turn of the fourth envoy who held the seal and stepped forward and directly took out a document for mobilizing troops.

"The Lord of the Second Pioneer City, Liu Yuwei, accepts the order."

"From now on, the Second Development Camp will be responsible for patrolling, guarding, and security tasks in the following areas. Please make sure that no demons of level six or above pass through the current defense line."

"From now on, the Chief Secretary will ensure that a batch of materials worth 100,000 Dao Palace coins will be delivered to the Second Pioneer City every month."

"From now on, the Chief Secretary will provide an additional 100,000 coins as salary reward to the Second Pioneer City every month."

"From now on, all personnel in the Second Pioneer City can choose to bring their families here to live permanently. The Chief Secretary will provide each household with a relocation subsidy of 300 Dao Palace coins."

"City Lord Liu, do you have anything else to add?"

It was really beyond my expectation that the Chief Secretary would come to my house and offer me so many benefits.

However, being responsible for the defense line is obviously difficult, and there may be pitfalls.

Liu Yuwei took the troop mobilization document and turned to examine it with Xiao Chengyun and Zhao Guanshan. The document not only contained the corresponding text, but also a simple and clear defense line map.

That is a defense line of one hundred miles, starting from the Second Pioneer City, extending fifty miles to the north and fifty miles to the south.

In addition, you can actually see the First Pioneer City and the Third Pioneer City next door, as well as the Fourth and Fifth Pioneer Cities further away.

Their five pioneering cities were responsible for a defense zone of 500 miles.

So, the Chief Secretary is making bigger moves?
No wonder a bunch of benefits are thrown out first.

But they had to accept it, because as long as they were sure that the Chief Secretary was not deliberately trying to trick them, there would be no problem in accepting the task.

Otherwise, we would really rebel.

At that moment, Zhao Guanshan thought about it, then stood up and bowed to the four envoys and the military commander.

"My Lords, I am Zhao Guanshan, the ninth-rank inspector of the Provincial Government and the captain of the first squad of the Second Development Camp. I am here on the orders of the city lord to ask for the details of this troop mobilization document. Is that possible?"

"Can!"

Surprisingly, this time it was the second special envoy of the Governor's Office who spoke. The others also stared at Zhao Guanshan with burning eyes.

They had noticed this young man before who was able to stand side by side with Xiao Chengyun, and whose relationship was obviously different.

Liu Yuwei had looked back frequently before and was asking this person questions, so as expected, this guy was the mastermind behind the scenes.

"Thank you, Special Envoy."

Zhao Guanshan spoke again at this time. Now that the Governor had shown sincerity, he didn't mind stepping to the front.

"First, I want to know whether the defense line we are guarding has the Demon Suppression Net deployed? Because without the Demon Suppression Net, with the meager manpower of our Second Development Camp, it is impossible to patrol this 100-mile area."

"Of course there is. In seven days, a demon-suppressing net will fall down, covering the Imperial Seal Great Wall to this point. Calculated from the Imperial Seal Great Wall, the width is exactly one hundred miles, and this area will be renamed the Third Defense Zone!"

"In addition, a demon-suppressing net will be dropped. The specific landing point is 80 miles west of here. This area will be renamed the Second Defense Zone."

"At that time, the Demon Suppression Division will be responsible for the first defense zone of Linjiang Prefecture. They will ensure that no evil demons of level nine or above will enter the second defense zone."

"And you need to guard the second defense zone, and at the same time make sure that no demons of level six or above enter the third defense zone."

"The third defense zone must ensure that no evil demons of level 4 or above and below level 6 can enter the Imperial Seal Great Wall."

"This time, the Demon Suppression Department, the Provincial Administration Department, and the Taoist Academy have worked together to build three defense zones around the Imperial Seal Great Wall. If you obey orders, that's fine. Or if you admit that you are afraid, that's fine. Just hand over the Pioneer City, and we will have other Pioneer Camps stationed there to garrison."

Hearing this, Zhao Guanshan was shocked and he immediately realized something.

"May I ask the Special Envoy, from now on, will the war with the evil demons enter a normal stalemate?"

"Smart man, your guess is correct. This is why the four seal holders of the Governor's Office sent special envoys to come. The past is written off. We in the Governor's Office also promote the capable and demote the mediocre. We will not be stingy with rewards and rewards for those who can do things, and we will also use thunderous means to punish those who can't do things and cause trouble."

"Zhao Guanshan, what do you want to choose?"

The second palm seal envoy didn't even look at Liu Yuwei and Xiao Chengyun at this moment.

This also directly shows that we already know that you are the mastermind behind the scenes, so everyone stop pretending.

Although he couldn't guess how a seemingly ordinary martial artist could make a proud Qigong practitioner and a Three-Seal Martial Artist bow down to him?
Is it based on face?

Or is it the silver tongue?

But no matter what, he has begun to look favorably upon this boy.

(End of this chapter)