Martial Arts: My achievements in Beiliang were so great that they threatened the lord's positio

The essence of this technique lies in stimulating the practitioner's life essence, thereby generating vigorous blood and qi, and forging a powerful physique.

Most Buddhist martial arts focus on tempering muscles, bones, skin, and flesh in order to achieve an indestructible state.

This new energy quickly permeated his meridians, flesh, and bones, and even his mind and spirit steadily grew.

My whole body felt like it was immersed in a warm spring, feeling warm and comfortable from the inside out, and completely at ease.

He closed his eyes, dispersed his spiritual awareness, and allowed this power to flow and sublimate within his body.

The dragon shadow coiled around him opened its huge mouth and continuously swallowed Lin Xuan's blood and qi. With each portion it swallowed, the dragon form became more solid.

The divine elephant's footsteps connect with the spiritual platform, as if taking root deep within the mind.

The Dragon-Elephant Prajna: the dragon governs the body and spirit, while the elephant guards the soul.

"Is the young master about to break through again in his 'Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill'?"

Outside, Da Pan'er's eyes were full of surprise. His mouth was slightly open, his expression complex, even tinged with sadness.

She considered herself a prodigy in the martial arts world, having reached the Finger Profound Realm at a young age, and roamed the Northern Python Martial World, earning a fearsome reputation.

It wasn't until she met Lin Xuan that she truly understood the meaning of "there are always higher realms beyond the heavens."

The talent and physical attributes that they used to be so proud of are utterly insignificant in front of their own master.

"The sheer power emanating from his physique alone is enough to shake my very soul."

He swallowed hard and sighed softly.

"Only such a person is worthy to be our master."

The sun's rays were intense; these few days, they had remained in the prefect's residence and had not gone out.

"More trouble than it's worth."

Dapan pursed his lips.

"Cough...that was just an accident."

Yan Ri looked slightly embarrassed.

"By the way, how is that Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect doing now?"

He then asked a question.

"It hasn't started yet."

Dapan crossed his arms and said, "Let's go hungry for a few days first."

"Are you sure you can handle this? If not, then I'll take your place."

Yan Ri said.

"Go away."

Da Pan scoffed, "Besides that torture and forced confession trick, what else can you do?"

"This holy maiden of the Demonic Sect may become the master's maid in the future."

If it falls into your hands, and you tear it apart, wouldn't that be a waste?

As the two talked, Lin Xuan's breakthrough inside the room was nearing its end.

The Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill has successfully advanced to the eleventh level, and the phantom images of the dragon and elephant have become clearer.

The coiled dragon head was vivid and lifelike, while the elephant's four hooves were particularly sturdy.

He opened his eyes, calmed his mind, and the illusory image of the coiled dragon dissipated, merging into his meridians and flesh. The divine image transformed into a beam of light, heading straight for his brow, penetrating deep into his spiritual platform, and nourishing his mind and spirit.

Within a radius of ten feet around him, a strong wind surged. With a thought, his internal energy calmed down, and his blood and qi returned to their original state. He quietly experienced this for a long time before pushing open the door and going out.

"Congratulations, Master, ** Success!"

Dapan'er and Yanri bowed respectfully.

"How long have I been in seclusion?"

Lin Xuan asked.

"For three whole days."

Dapan raised his eyes, his gaze shimmering with tears, filled with tender affection.

"The ice and snow are about to melt."

He looked up at the sky; although the fog had not completely dissipated, he could clearly feel the warmth gradually increasing.

"Go and call Qing'er over."

According to the schedule, Tian Hu and his Xuanjia Army have been departing from Yan County for some time.

They should have already penetrated deep into the grasslands.

As Lin Xuan had predicted, Mu Qing entered the room and began reporting the battle reports sent back from the front lines one by one.

"Zhang Long's two thousand cavalry have arrived at Ganguer Mountain, and news should arrive by the morning of the day after tomorrow at the latest."

She said softly, "All five armies are light cavalry. Even if the grasslands are covered in snow and wind, they will not be able to stop my Yan County Iron Cavalry."

"Once the surrounding scattered tribes are cleared out, there should be no major battles before this year's autumn harvest."

Lin Xuan took a sip from his cup to moisten his throat, and said with a smile, "We'll deal with the Tuoba tribe at the end of the year."

"How are the preparations for the Agricultural and Livestock Division progressing?"

"The seeds and farming tools are all ready."

Qing'er replied, "We can begin spring plowing once the ice and snow melt and the vegetation revive."

"By the way, young master, there is something else that you will find interesting."

"What is it?"

Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, casually wrapped his arm around her slender waist, and pulled her down to sit on his lap.

Mu Qing'er smiled sweetly: "Zhu Yuyan seems to have gone mad."

"really?"

He looked surprised: "What kind of ** did you suffer?"

"He's not really crazy."

Mu Qing'er explained, "A few days ago, all the experts from the Demonic Sect came out and flooded into the Northern Python Martial World, searching everywhere for Wanwan's whereabouts."

Following the continuous rains, Zhu Yuyan also personally went to the Northern Python Kingdom. It is said that she even stormed the Chess and Sword Palace, injuring several elders before disappearing without a trace.

"Tsk tsk."

Lin Xuan straightened his back slightly, and the beautiful woman in his arms opened her bright eyes wide, her breathing becoming rapid.

"This scheming woman is really powerful."

He gave a half-smile.

"Young Master is superior."

Her breath was sweet and her voice was soft.

Outside the door

Lin Yunqin, holding the newly delivered documents, was about to enter when she vaguely heard a noise. She immediately stopped, her cheeks flushing.

Yoshihisa

She then heard the young master's voice coming from inside the room.

"Yunqin, come in."

Lin Yunqin entered the room in response to the call, and saw Lin Xuan sitting in a chair, while Sister Qing'er was arranging the scrolls on the bookshelf.

"Could I have misheard?"

A hint of doubt crossed her mind.

"Young master, this is an official document sent from Wuzhen by express courier, traveling at an urgent rate of 800 li."

Lin Xuan took it, read it, and then revealed a bright smile.

"Haha, unexpectedly, it was Xue Toutuo who made the first contribution."

He sent an urgent report: "At dawn today, Xue Toutuo led two thousand iron cavalry to break through the Tiexun'er tribe, annihilating five thousand enemies, capturing more than ten thousand Hu people, twenty thousand cattle and sheep, more than one hundred thousand taels of gold and silver, and countless warhorses and weapons. They are now on their way home."

"Qing'er, send a message to Wuzhen, instructing Mengjiao to send someone to meet Xue Toutuo."

(For the next half month, urgent documents were delivered to the Yan County Prefectural Governor's Office every day.)

"Urgent dispatch."

"A great victory! Commander Zhang led two thousand Xuanjia cavalry to a great defeat of the Aman tribe at the foot of Ganguer Mountain, annihilating six thousand enemies, capturing more than ten thousand Hu people, and taking twenty thousand cattle and sheep."

"Commander Tian led two thousand Xuanjia cavalry to a great victory over the Muzhuan tribe at Xiaoyuerhai, annihilating more than ten thousand enemies and capturing thousands of Hu people and countless livestock."

"Commander Jia led two thousand Xuanjia cavalry to break through twelve tribes in succession, traversing thousands of miles and killing more than ten thousand enemies."

For a month in a row

Good news kept pouring in from Yan County, and the people were already very familiar with the sound of the galloping post horses.

The five armies of Xuanjia, totaling ten thousand men, ventured deep into the grasslands, galloping across the land, foraging for food wherever they could, and were invincible.

For decades, the grasslands were a land where various tribes of the Hu and Qiang peoples roamed freely.

They were skilled riders, moved like the wind, and came and went without a trace.

The people of Yan County had long lived in fear, like prey. The land in the county was like a courtyard without a bolt, allowing them to come and go as they pleased.

Every time the nomadic cavalry marched south, they brought profound suffering to this region.

Among the past prefects, those with ambition were able to organize troops to defend the city, but how could the three cities of Wuzhen, Yangsui, and Qingzhen alone defend the border of a thousand miles?

They could only watch helplessly as the nomadic cavalry crossed the eastern defense line and traversed the Chang River.

If the ruler is mediocre, the people's plight will be even more miserable.

But all of this is in the past.

Things are very different now.

Since Lin Xuan took office as the governor of Yan County last year, he first pacified the Helan tribe to establish his authority, and then severely punished the leaders of the eight tribes including Helan Gudu.

He then issued a strict order, which terrified all the tribes on the grasslands.

Before the chill of spring had faded, ten thousand cavalrymen had already marched out of Yan Pass, deep into the grasslands, and won one victory after another.

The world has changed

When good news kept pouring in, the people of Yan County often felt like they were dreaming.

The city only truly rejoiced when the garrison of Wuzhen escorted herds of cattle and sheep back to Yanzhou City with the Hu barbarians.

People flocked to the scene, dressed in their finest attire, beating drums and lions, celebrating endlessly.

No amount of words can compare to the exhilaration of wiping out the Hu tribe in one fell swoop.

The camp where the Xuanjia Army used to train has now become a place to imprison prisoners. No one would have dared to imagine such a scene before.

In the Prefect's Mansion

Lin Xuan's key personnel gathered, and the heads of each department all wore expressions of joy.

"Sir, urgent military intelligence."

A soldier reported: "Two days ago, Commandant Tian wiped out two more Hu tribes."

堂上

Lin Xuan smiled and waved his hand: "I understand, go and rest."

Meng Jiao looked longingly at him: "This humble general is also willing to lead troops into battle."

"You do your job as captain well."

Lin Xuan glanced at him: "How can the Military Command be left so easily?"

"I'd rather be the Chief Secretary."

Meng Jiao muttered in a low voice.

The Hu people may come and go like the wind, but so too can the Xuanjia Army.

In the past, the nomadic cavalry roamed freely across Yan County; today, the Xuanjia Army gallops across the grasslands in the same way.

Only through actual combat can a strong army be trained.

Lin Xuan had no intention of recalling Tian Hu and the others, leaving them to roam freely on the grassland.

If the enemy is strong, retreat; if the enemy is exhausted, harass.

With the Yan Commandery as their backing, the Xuanjia Army, however, relies solely on livestock for survival among the various tribes of the grasslands. How can they sustain this for long?

"There are still important tasks to be done this year."

"Registration Officer Zhang, the responsibility for spring plowing rests with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Agriculture."

Zhang Wenxuan, the registrar of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Agriculture, readily agreed: "This humble official will do his utmost, and if there is any mishap, I will accept severe punishment."

"I have another request."

Zhang Wenxuan stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting: "I've heard that we've captured a lot of oxen from the Hu people this time. It would be a waste to use them as meat. Could you allocate them to the Agricultural and Livestock Bureau for distribution to various counties to help with land reclamation?"

"Allocate the funds."

Lin Xuan nodded: "A portion will be allocated to various villages and towns, and the remainder will be managed by the Animal Husbandry and Agriculture Department."

The top ten villages and towns that have successfully reclaimed land this year will each receive three oxen for plowing.

"The family that reclaims the most wasteland in each village or town will be awarded an additional ox for plowing."

All the officials present were excited upon hearing this, and Zhang Wenxuan was overjoyed.

七十

"If this is done, the enthusiasm of the people of Yan County for reclaiming wasteland and cultivating land will probably be unprecedented."

Zhang Wenxuan said.

"It was precisely to encourage agriculture and military service."

Lin Xuan continued, "Not only that, but during the autumn harvest, we can also follow this method and have villages and towns compete to see who can produce the best harvest, and the winner will also be rewarded."

"All matters need to be handled by you, the Registrar of the Department of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry."

"My lord, please rest assured."

Zhang Wenxuan's expression was solemn.

"I will order the Secret Service and the Arrest Service to work together on this matter."

Lin Xuan's tone turned serious: "If anyone dares to deceive, falsify, or exaggerate the numbers, don't blame my Swallow Blade for being merciless."

"After I return, I will immediately begin preparations."

"My lord, my lord——"

Where are the cattle and sheep?

Before Lin Zhenbei, the registrar of the Commerce and Travel Department, arrived, his voice was heard.

All the officials in the hall looked helpless.

"Sir, where are the cattle and sheep?"

Lin Zhenbei rushed in, panting.

"As soon as I returned to the city, I heard that tens of thousands of cattle and sheep had been seized."

"Leave them all to me, I will transport them all to Jiangnan, where they will surely fetch a good price."

The Registrar of the Commerce and Travel Bureau had been worrying about raising money all winter, and now that he had finally gotten this good opportunity, he was not about to let it slip by.

"I can only give you half."

Lin Xuan replied with a smile, "The remaining half must be left behind."

Spring arrived in the blink of an eye, and the grasslands within my Yan County were abundant.

"I am planning to build several large horse farms and sheep farms."

Before the words were even finished, the officials of the prefect's office had already started scrambling to grab them.

"My lord, I believe that cattle and sheep pastures should be under the jurisdiction of my Animal Husbandry Department."

"Nonsense! It should rightfully be placed under the jurisdiction of my Ordnance Department."

Ultimately, the horse ranch was assigned to the Ordnance Department, while the sheep ranch was assigned to the Commerce and Travel Department.

After discussing spring plowing matters for a short while, the officials gradually dispersed.

The affairs of the government office are currently very complicated, and everyone is extremely busy. The officials are all busy running around.

"Meng Jiao, come with me out of the city to the main camp."

Lin Xuan changed into his official robes, put on a white fox fur cloak, mounted his warhorse, and left the prefect's mansion with Meng Jiao, heading straight for the military camp.

On the training ground

The place was crowded with Hu people, men, women, and children, numbering over ten thousand, all captured from various tribes of the grasslands.

Each person had shackles on their feet and their hands were bound with hemp rope.

The dark mass of people stretched as far as the eye could see, and three thousand soldiers were mobilized to guard them.

These foreigners were ashen-faced, and the women and children held infants in their arms, crying incessantly.

The enmity between the Hu people and the people of Yan County had lasted for many years. After being captured and taken to the grasslands, the people of Yan County lived a life worse than that of pigs and dogs.

Now that they have become prisoners of the Yan people, their fate is predictable.

"My lord, with so many barbarians, the amount of grain they consume every day is not small."

On the high platform

Meng Jiao's expression was stern: "In my humble opinion, it would be better to execute them all."

Whether Meng Jiao spoke intentionally to let the Hu people hear it or had some other purpose, his voice was almost a shout.

All the Hu people on the drill ground heard it clearly, and everyone's face showed despair.