Pre-Qin Mythology: Starting with the River God

Meanwhile, after the black crows left, Quan Ming, holding the Xuan Bird Seal, used Quan Ren Dao Tian's help to add images to his sea of ​​consciousness.

Just as one can build one's own idol to observe the surroundings.

These black crows, possessed by the immortals and gods of Quan, also became Quan Mingxin's eyes, allowing him to observe Luo Kingdom even while he was in Quan Shui.

As the Black Crows ventured deeper, the situation in Luo Kingdom came into Quan Ming's view.

However, out of caution, the crows did not approach important places such as military camps and palaces, but only flew among the common people and fields.

Upon seeing this, Quan Ming immediately used Quan Ren Dao Tian to communicate with several black crows, ordering them to approach the granary to inquire about Luo Kingdom's grain tax, as well as to check out ordinary places like the conscription office and farmhouses...

As time went by, Quan Ming gained a general understanding of the situation in Luo Guo.

He said slowly, "Six or seven out of ten taxes... and they're forcibly conscripting soldiers. If they don't want to serve, they have to pay grain... This Luo Kingdom was like this before the war. It seems the Zhou emperor made quite a few promises to the Luo ruler."

As a neighboring country, Quan Ming was naturally aware of Luo's policies in the past, which could now be described as tyranny.

This is unwise.

Anyone could see that by depleting the nation's resources in this way, even if the emperor wins the subsequent alliance meeting, the Kingdom of Luo would suffer heavy losses.

Only self-interest, and even greater self-interest, can explain this.

But what benefits could make Luo Jun so indifferent to gains and losses...? Quan Ming thought of the State of Zheng. Originally located in the Wei River region, Zheng had assisted King Ping in moving eastward and now occupied a large area of ​​land in the Central Plains, with power even greater than that of the Zhou emperor... It could be called a hegemon.

Could it be that this week's emperor promised Luo Jun... to move the capital and grant him a fiefdom?

Would the State of Zheng agree to this?

Quan Ming's smile deepened. Let the Zhou emperor make his own troubles. All he needed to do was be aware of this possibility, use it, and steer the situation in his favor.

Therefore, he gave orders to the crows.

"go……"

"I've been staying in the shadows lately, observing the public's grievances."

--promise--

Quan Ming did not reveal Luo Jun's matter of relocating the capital and dividing the fiefdoms now, because the time was not right. Letting Luo Kingdom fall into chaos at this moment would not cause any major problems in the situation. After all, the emperor and several other countries were holding an alliance meeting in Nan Shen and had not yet come to the battlefield in Luo Kingdom. In fact, Luo Jun was also in Nan Shen at the moment, so no matter how chaotic Luo Kingdom was, he would be at peace.

Let's wait a little longer.

Next year, when the spring equinox arrives and the Luo people have run out of food, that will be Quan Ming's chance.

Do not forget that Quan Ming still has 30,000 shi of sacrificial grain collected during the autumn harvest. With this sacrificial grain, which can fill people's stomachs but not their bodies, it is enough to make the hungry Luo people flock to the upper reaches of Quan River. Then, spread the news of Luo Jun and the relocation of the capital and the division of fiefdoms. Quan Ming is confident that he can emulate Zhang Jiao and create a group of "Yellow Turban Army" who only want to survive!

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In the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed, and most of winter has passed. It has come to the "New Year" of the Shang people. The Shang people regarded November as the end of the year and December as the beginning of the year. The beginning of the year was also the day for the grand sacrifice to the ancestors!

Rumble!

The sound of drums resounded throughout Quan County!

This sacrificial ceremony was grand in scale. Whether it was Qu Wan or the other clans, they all showed the highest respect, setting up the altar and arranging the offerings for Quan Ming without the slightest negligence.

Why?

Because Quan Ming's earlier business dealings had been systematized through the "efforts" of the various clans and the administrative promotion of Qu Wan, the Chu clan's industries were now scattered throughout Quan County.

These industries were all primarily clan-based.

People were hired to work for them in exchange for cowrie shells... Even in winter, construction continued, and the entire Quan County was bustling with activity... Winter planting, winemaking, silkworm rearing, lacquer production, cloth weaving, and mountain herding... all flourished under Quan Ming's protection...

—Inscription on the Sacrificial Power—

—May you receive blessings—

If things continue like this, there should be a harvest next year.

With wealth before them, how could these clans not do their utmost to prepare sacrifices for Quanming?

Qu Wan is even more so. He is the person in charge of Quan Ming. He has made contributions in various administrative matters. When the tax revenue is collected next year and his achievements are reported to the King of Chu, one can imagine what kind of reward he will receive!

Of course, for Qu Wan, the bestowal of titles and rewards was secondary.

He, Qu, had seen it all, and he wasn't interested in such worldly things. What he valued was the sense of accomplishment that came with political achievements, the pride and dignity he could proudly proclaim that he was Qu Wan, the young master of the Qu family, and no longer just a county magistrate sent by Mo'ao Qu Xia...

Of course, Qu Wan did not forget Quan Ming either.

Whether out of gratitude or as a gesture towards a close friend, Qu Xia took this sacrificial ceremony exceptionally seriously. Three days prior, she had already contacted Quan Ming's nephew, Yang Youju, to inquire about the taboos of the ceremony, preparing to emulate Quan Ming's system as much as possible under the Chu state's sacrificial rites, in order to satisfy Quan Ming.

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Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

With the sound of drums beating, Quan Ming boarded a boat and entered the city with a group of his subordinate spirits, welcoming Qu Wan and the clansmen. Inside the city, the Quan people had been waiting on the shore for a long time. When Quan Ming arrived, they were all in tears and shouted the name of their young master Quan.

Of course, General Dou Lian, leading Chu soldiers, was at the bridgehead, bowing to Quan Ming and saying, "By order of the King of Chu, Quan Xian has rendered meritorious service in protecting Quan's territory. Today, knowing of his sacrifice, I am unable to leave due to state affairs, so I have specially sent thirty-six jade artifacts, three carts of fine wine, and two pottery figurines... to offer as a sacrifice to Quan Xian..."

After Dou Lian finished speaking, Quan Ming bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern, King Chu. As the Water Fairy of Quanshui, it is my duty to keep Quanshui stable. Now that Your Majesty has sent sacrificial offerings, I have no way to repay you. I can only pray from Quanshui that King Chu will win a great victory in the war against Zhou!"

That's all.

Quan Ming nodded to Dou Lian.

Dou Lian stepped aside to let Quan Ming proceed to the altar.

Quan Ming also silently communicated with Dao Tian. Today, he prepared to use the will of ten thousand Chu people to bless the people of Quan... Yes, whether they are Quan people or Chu people, they are all on the list of those to be blessed... As for what kind of blessing it is, it is of course good health and freedom from colds and diseases... A great war will inevitably lead to a great plague. Even if it is handled properly, evil energy will spread from the battlefield, causing the surrounding creatures to become weak and afflicted.

He needs to take precautions in advance.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

As the sacrificial ceremony began, tens of thousands of people focused their attention on Quanming, who was situated on the Quan River. Quanming accepted the ceremony with equanimity, and the officials performed the rituals, played sacrificial music, danced sacrificial dances, offered sacrifices, divined good and bad fortune, and offered prayers.

Quan Ming also bestowed blessings...

Will of Chudi-10000

The next moment, everyone in the entire Quan region, whether they were in Quan County or outside of it, received a blessing that protected them from the disease.

Everyone could feel the presence of this power, and in an instant, their already respectful gazes became even more respectful.

Chu Di’s Will +5000

Of course, the blessing could not always be reciprocated with an equal response from the Chu region.

Quan Ming didn't care. He hadn't been thinking about these rewards. What he was thinking about was how, under the current circumstances, he could maintain the order of Quan Di and protect the people of Quan Di with his own will... in order to fulfill his life's ambition and promote the progress of all of China.

hum!

The feedback from the Chu people was insufficient, but because of this action, Quan Ming gained popular support and his 'virtue' increased. With a thought, a six-zhang-tall [Minister Yin Zi's Image] appeared behind him.

Divine power shakes!

As his virtue increased, and with the support of the people and the recognition of humanity, Quanming and Daoxiang's spiritual aspects grew, breaking through to the fourth level of spiritual aspect in one fell swoop. Their Dao aspect also reached a size of eight zhang, making them a majestic giant in the city, taller than the city walls!

Ah!

Exclamations of surprise erupted from the crowd!

If this Daoist figure didn't resemble Quan Ming, it would probably cause panic... This is a power unknown to ordinary people, but without a doubt, everyone is in awe of this divine might!

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