Controlling mountains and rivers since the Warring States Period

Chapter 419 Returning to the Central Plains
What do you all think of me?

After the path of reincarnation of Yi Xiwei was opened, He Bo returned to his loyal Central Plains Ghost Kingdom, intending to replicate it from the land of Xinxia to the Central Kingdom.

Although the "underworlds" of the various Xia states were isolated from each other and not completely integrated,

But ultimately, it all comes down to what He Bo owns.

Between the Han and Xia dynasties, the marmot that loved to dig in the soil and eat grass seeds in the Yellow River region also extended its territory from the Yellow River to the land of the new Xia through continuous efforts, driven by the powerful spur of its own body.

From He Bo's perspective...
The two underworlds are now only a hair's breadth apart.

In a few years,

Let the groundhog try harder.
This would allow them to merge into one, achieving a great fusion of "Han" and "Xia" at the level of the deceased!
Therefore,
Even though there are far fewer people chanting scriptures in the Central Plains than in the Xia Kingdom, He Bo can still force the former to accept the new things that the latter brings.

After all, no matter which underworld,
They are all He Bo's wings; he won't favor one over the other or treat them differently!
Adhering to the principle that one should return home in glory after accomplishing great things,

He Bo specially summoned the many dead ghosts he had left behind in the Central Plains, who had been watching over them alone for a long time. He stood in front of them with his hands behind his back, showing off his new style.

The ghosts looked him over and over, but they couldn't see any difference between He Bo and before.

Fortunately, Xi has always been very satisfied with the emotions of ghosts and spirits.

He said directly, "Your charm hasn't diminished at all; you're still just as energetic!"

Ximen Bao also praised, "You look energetic and radiant!"

He Bo was very pleased with their flattery.

After each of the deceased had given their heartfelt speeches, he finally raised his hand, releasing them from their suffering.

"very good!"

"It seems that after all these years, your judgment hasn't gotten any worse!"

Hearing such shameless words, Liu Xiaozhu's lips twitched involuntarily, as if he wanted to say something.

Fortunately, Wei Qing tugged at his sleeve in time, stopping him from "speaking frankly and directly."

after all,

In the Central Plains, it is not uncommon for people to be bullied in the workplace for offending spirits and deities.

Liu Yong, who is now drowning in a river for mocking the lack of improvement in his painting skills in depicting ghosts and gods throughout history, serves as a cautionary tale!

……

"Now that the cycle of reincarnation has been established, the corresponding regulations should be discussed and implemented."

After the joy of reminiscing subsided, He Bo sat upright in the main hall and began discussing serious matters with his oxen and horses.

Ximen Bao remained as stern as ever, and immediately offered his suggestion.

He Bo said to him, "That's what I thought too, so I specially returned to the Central Plains to find you all for a meeting."

Qin Xia was, after all, just a branch of the various Xia states.

Neither in terms of population nor cultural heritage can it compare to the robust and powerful Central Plains.

Given this, the number of talented individuals is somewhat inferior to that of the Central Kingdom.

Moreover, the Central Plains region has always been rife with infighting, striving to be superior to others in every way possible.

such,

Only in this way can the Central Plains maintain its proud posture and cast a contemptuous glance at other places.

snort!
Those outsiders should know.

The lords of the Central Plains are the real lords!
While Qin Xia's achievements are indeed outstanding, considering the capabilities and cultures of those barbarian countries beyond its borders, it is not immune to being harmed by them, making the situation rather delicate.

of course,

He Bo did not ignore the dead from beyond the realm because of this.

after all,

They are all the wings of ghosts and gods!
"This is something I discussed with wise men from both Qin and Xia during my trip there. You can take a look at it first."

He pulled a large stack of documents from his sleeve and waved them out to the ghosts.

After Ximen Bao and the other old ghosts took the document, they looked it over and then didn't say anything directly. Instead, they huddled together and whispered among themselves.

There is a leader like He Bo.

And there are upright and incorruptible elders like Ximen Bao,
The atmosphere in the underworld's "court" is much more relaxed than in the mortal world, where imperial power is growing stronger and palaces are becoming more magnificent.

For a long time, ghosts and gods were used as decorative objects.

The ghost officials who served him would often gather together to discuss general matters.

As for the possibility of each faction forming its own independent group and engaging in factional strife?
That's something you don't need to think about too much!

The emperor of the mortal world,
Where can it be compared to the black sun hanging in every corner of the underworld!

After all, if He Bo were to suffer from swine fever in his later years like Liu Che, causing all sorts of torment, there would be no need to find any reason or send any cruel officials or henchmen.

In a single thought,
The realms of Yin and Yang, heaven and earth.
He could cause immense suffering and destruction.

So sometimes,
The dead praised He Bo as "benevolent and loving," and this praise was genuine and sincere.

……

"There shouldn't be any major problems."

After the quiet discussion ended, Ximen Bao, as the representative, spoke to He Bo.

"But something else needs to be added." For example:
Casting sinful demons into hell or the animal realm is clearly a form of punishment.

So, which should be prioritized and which should be de-emphasized?

How can these two forms of punishment be combined to achieve a more powerful "educational" effect?

"Furthermore, if someone with a human heart enters a beast's body, and dies again, should they be considered a human or a beast?"

"What should be done if they show signs of repentance?"

"Moreover, human wisdom far surpasses that of beasts. If a villain suffers such punishment but still refuses to repent, and even takes advantage of his beastly physique to wantonly harm others, what should be done then?"

“That’s exactly what I was worried about,” He Bo said, clapping his hands, pleased with the shortcomings they pointed out.

"The reason why there is a netherworld and hell, and why there is reincarnation, is because people yearn for justice."

Those who did not redeem themselves during their lifetime
They should be punished even after death.
Those who are not punished after death

I won't let it go even in my next life.

This is clearly a long process.

If something goes wrong in this process, even ghosts and gods have ways to make amends, but what about ordinary people who are affected by it?

Dead is dead.

There's no way to bring him back to life!

"You are old people who have been managing the underworld for me for many years. You are much more perceptive about these things than I am. Therefore, I ask you to draft a set of regulations to help me fill in and improve these gaps!"

He Bo issued the task with a clear conscience.

In short, leaders should just make the decisions and take responsibility.

If He Bo has to handle all the specific matters personally, then what's the point of keeping so many deadbeats?
Is it for making figurines?

of course,

Considering that reincarnation is not perfect even now, He Bo's so-called "perfection" only applies to the animal realm.

Ximen Bao respectfully accepted the task, then led a group of his men, frowning as they retreated to the side to ponder silently.

He Bo didn't disturb them, but turned to talk to Lao Gui Xi and others about things beyond the realm.

Ji Wu was very concerned about the turmoil in the Xia Kingdom. After hearing the story of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, he shook his head in disappointment and turned to talk to Chen Sheng and Wu Guang about life.

Old Ghost Xi sighed at this:
Too many people are dying.

"Thinking about it this way, if the Central Plains were to descend into chaos like the Xia Kingdom, the situation would probably be even more alarming, wouldn't it?"

He muttered a couple of things about the stupid things the Xia emperor had done, and after feeling fortunate that the current Han emperor Liu Xun was a wise ruler, he was also happy for the achievements his descendants in Western Qin had made over the years.

"That's better!"

"Only by adhering to one's duty and doing one's own job well can the country be at peace."

He Bo asked him, "Are you talking about the Hei clan of Western Qin?"

Black,

In Western Qin, they shared the same fate as the royal family and held a lofty position.

Therefore, the descendants of the Hei family also multiplied and prospered.

With a large population, wealth and prosperity last longer.

Of course, there are also those who disregard so-called family rules and ancestral precepts and dare to disobey them.

The current situation of the Qin state can be described as being like oil being poured on a raging fire.

There are countless messy accounts within the royal family.
The Hei family, a large clan, naturally has countless unresolved issues.

Xi honestly replied, "I've never even met any of those people, so why should I feel joy or sorrow for them?"

"I'm talking about Hu, Zhuang, and Liu Tuan!"

These dead ghosts who went abroad
Xi has been worried about their situation!

He Bo then burst into laughter.

Hearing this commotion, Ximen Bao and the others who were deep in thought nearby glared at him angrily.

Work hard yourself

The boss, who was slacking off, was chatting and laughing with someone nearby.

Is this reasonable?

He Bo immediately shut his mouth, stood up, and waved to Xi in a low voice:
"You heartless old woman, come with me for a walk outside!"

"If you make any more noise, and those people who handle things dump all their work on me, I'll make you do all the work for me!"

Xi heard his words and shrank back in fear.

Although he was indeed the oldest ghost who had followed spirits the longest, he also learned to read and write and acquired many knowledge after death.

But given his age and limited talent, he dared not compare himself to someone like Ximen Bao, and was utterly helpless when it came to tasks like making decisions.

then,

Old Ghost Xi also got up from the ground and followed the ghosts and gods as they slipped away from the corner.

(End of this chapter)