Half a year later, Taoxi Valley had been built by Yang Zhan into a large village that could accommodate 50,000 to 60,000 people.

The originally extremely hidden stone door was opened and anyone could come in, so no one thought there was any secret in this place. It was just another good thing done by the Lord of Shu for everyone.

Yang Zhan set aside a special area for the monkeys near the waterfall so that they can maintain a relatively independent life.

The royal family members believed in Yang Zhan the most and moved in immediately.

Miaofeng, Dichen, Guanzhi, three great monks were ordered to Daci Temple in Chengdu to recruit believers in the name of worshiping Buddha and practicing Buddhism, and then brought them to Taoxi Valley.

Suddenly, going to Mount Emei to meditate and practice became a popular custom among Chengdu people.

Boats on the middle reaches of the Minjiang River are busy.

On the official road up Mount Emei, people riding carriages, riding horses, and walking were even more lively.

Some people went to have a look and experience it, and felt that this place was good, but it was too remote, and they couldn't stand the boring life, so they left again.

There are also many people who think that this paradise is really a good place to cultivate their mind and nature, so they simply live here. Most of these people are older, have some experience, have seen through the vicissitudes of the world, and have money and leisure.

Lan Lan is the owner of Taoxi Valley. The more people come, the busier and happier she becomes. After all, she feels a sense of accomplishment when she builds it herself and can be used by others.

However, she also complained to Yang Zhan, "If it is true as you said, when the disaster strikes, everyone outside will die, and some Shu people can still be left here, then the ones who will remain will be middle-aged and elderly people.

Moreover, we are still middle-aged and elderly people who have seen through the world of mortals, how should we continue the family lineage?"

Yang Zhan said: "Of course this place can only hide the old, weak, sick and disabled. The young and middle-aged people have to defend their homes outside. They cannot come in until the last moment. Don't worry, if that happens, we will definitely find a way to send some women and children away."

Come in."

Tomorrow, Yang Zhan is going out.

Fei Xiaojin's flying pigeon letter today said that the Shujiang Alliance encountered some strange situations, and Wu Sangui also sent him a top-secret letter that he needed to go back and open in person.

The storm is coming. Without him to take charge of the overall situation, I am afraid that we will not be able to cope with the coming drastic changes.

So, tonight, they want to finish all the words they have told each other.

What Yang Zhan is most worried about is whether Lan Lan can close the stone gate in time at the critical moment and make Taoxi Valley the safest place in the world.

What Lan Lan is most worried about is that at the last moment, Yang Zhan will not keep his promise and come here to reunite with her.

She even wanted to leave with him, so that no matter what happened, she could fight side by side with him.

However, she can't leave. Yang Zhan values ​​Taoxi Valley very seriously, and only Lan Lan can achieve his goal by staying here.

Lan Lan is worthy of being a heroine. Even though she feels extremely reluctant to give up, she does not behave like a daughter. She says, "Fortunately, Jing Xin and Mengyao got married two years ago. We have nothing to regret. Husband, you can rest assured."

Whatever you do, I will always be your strong support."

"Lan'er, when I was young, you guarded Guangyuan for me. When Zhang Xianzhong entered Sichuan, you acted as a filial piety to my father. When I was killed by an adulterer, you almost went crazy. When I was recuperating, you assisted your son in guarding Chengdu and resisting the epidemic.

Qing Army. Now, you have to stay here alone again to help me complete my mission. I will repay you in the next life for what I owe you."

"Hey, why are you so verbose? Husband and wife, do you have anything to repay? It's just that the flying pigeons can't stop sending letters. If I didn't know your situation outside, I would go crazy."

Yang Zhan agreed wholeheartedly.

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The next day, the sky was slightly bright, and Yang Zhan was already in Yang Mansion, Jiading.

Xiaojin, Jiankuan, Zhiyong and Jingxin are all waiting here. It is said that the four branch masters are on their way here.

Yang Zhan sat down, picked up some freshly brewed tea, and took a sip. Xiao Jin was about to speak, but was stopped by his gesture.

"No matter how big a deal, you have to sit down and discuss it slowly. I think you have been standing for a long time. How can we discuss it well if you don't sit down?"

Those few took their seats and took a sip of their own tea.

"Senior brother, do you want to read the letter first or listen to me first?" Xiao Jin's face was full of anxiety.

"Let's read the letter first. I'm very curious about what Wu Sangui said."

Wu Sangui's letter was very long. Everyone waited with bated breath for Yang Zhan, but after Yang Zhan read it three times, he got up and burned the secret letter on the candlelight.

Xiao Jin and Jian Kuan looked at each other in astonishment. For decades, Senior Brother Yang Zhan had never avoided them. No matter what Wu Sangui said, only Yang Zhan knew.

Yang Zhan's face revealed an unprecedented sense of absolute authority. Although he said he wanted everyone to discuss things slowly, in fact, he had already made up his mind that from now on, he alone would have the final say on everything.

Because, in the face of a great crisis, he must control the situation with such authority and stabilize the Shujiang Alliance with such determination.

After burning the letter, he said calmly: "As we guessed, there will be a battle between King Pingxi and the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Xiao Jin, it's your turn."

"Oh, senior brother, it's not that I'm in a hurry, I'm really impatient. The governor-general Li Guoying didn't say hello to us. He has already increased taxes and grains to the people of Sichuan, which caused strong dissatisfaction among the people. His Qing soldiers went to kidnap people, and our brothers who protect the people

We had a dispute with them. Mr. Li just handed over the message and asked you to negotiate."

Yang Zhan frowned, "Jing Xin, you have always been in charge of Chengdu, how do you manage it? How can you have a conflict with the Governor?"

Jing Xin looked daring, "How could we stand by and watch when they bullied the people? It's just that those Qing soldiers were too inexperienced. Father, don't you find it strange what Li Guoying did this time? Who gave him

Do you have the confidence to stop caring about the Shujiang League? Wu Sangui? Or the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty? Whose order did he follow to increase grain and taxes?"

Yang Zhan scolded: "Chengdu is your territory. Is Li Guoying on Wu Sangui's side or loyal to the Qing emperor? Shouldn't you tell me this situation?"

Jing Xin was ashamed and annoyed, "It was my mistake. Li Guoying has always been controlled by Wu Sangui, and he seemed to respect you before, so I didn't explore the situation. Who knew he was so complicated!"

Jian Kuan quickly came up to smooth things over, "Senior brother, Jing Xin is young after all. Regarding Li Guoying's matter, I will go to Xinxiang Temple tonight and ask Monk Cidu."

Yang Zhan thought for a moment, "I'll go with you tonight. It's been a long time since I've seen Cidu, so it's time for me to go see him."

Then, Li Zhiyong also reported a situation. He was the left guardian of the Shujiang League and was responsible for supervising the movements of each branch hall. Before the branch leaders arrived, he had to let Yang Zhan know the situation.
Chapter completed!