The violent wind and rain fell from the sky endlessly.
Continuous rain curtains fell on the small building on the shore where King Yama and Imperial Master Yingying were.
It was a small pavilion-style stone and wood building with three eaves. It had two floors above, each with eight sides. Water kept dripping from the cornices in the wind and rain, and poured continuously onto the square rectangular floor at the bottom.
on a sloped roof.
As soon as the national master Yingying in the room finished speaking, King Yama breathed a sigh of relief.
To be honest, he has been exhausted mentally and physically these past few days. Now that the ghost doctors and ghost medicines that have been urgently mobilized to help here have arrived, he can feel at ease and lighten some of his burdens.
The national master Yingying, who was already proficient in medical skills and medical formations, was in charge of the treatment of the plague, which reassured King Yama.
King Yama naturally had no objection and immediately nodded his head without hesitation and agreed.
"After receiving the message from you, Commander-in-Chief, and knowing the types and details of the plague here, I was not idle during those days at sea." Imperial Master Yingying took a sip of tea and said: "We used the ghost medicine we carried
, refined the elixir to treat this kind of ghost disease and plague. After a while, I also asked King Yama to arrange his men to distribute all these elixirs, so that the troops stationed here can take one pill a day for every ghost."
King Yama silently nodded in agreement without any hesitation.
The division of labor and cooperation suddenly made things that were so frustrating before suddenly become easier.
"The ghost doctors I brought here will resume their work after a few hours of rest." Then, Yingying, the national master, said to King Yama: "Please also urge the commander-in-chief to supervise the ghost doctors under you to treat sick ghost soldiers.
Organize your condition into a document and give it to us so that we can use the medicine better."
"I have arranged all these in advance, and recently I have not asked the garrison in the mountain to go down the mountain, nor have I asked his ghosts to go up the mountain." King Yama put down his tea cup, and relaxed his frown, and said: "National Preceptor
It is best for the fleet and crews brought here to stay in the port for a while, waiting for the plague to be completely purified before letting them leave."
"Well, don't worry, Commander. Before coming here, Master Dongyue and I have already informed the crew and the helm of the situation." National Master Yingying also put down her tea cup, stood up, and said, "Commander, please
Without sparing any effort, please take me to see the sick soldiers first."
The chair under Imperial Master Yingying's butt has not yet warmed up, and she is eager to start working.
The epidemic is so fierce that there is really no room for slacking off.
Imperial Master Yingying did not dare to neglect, and she came here on her own initiative, so she had to make some achievements.
Moreover, this place is an important strategic location for Jiuyou Kingdom in Dongyingzhou. It can be advanced, attacked, retreated or defended, and the dangerous point can be guarded.
No more soldiers from the Nine Nether Kingdom can be lost here, otherwise the Nine Nether Kingdom may soon lose control of this place due to the loss of combat power; and human lives are at stake, and innocent soldiers cannot be allowed to die from the plague anymore.
"National Master, why don't you also take a rest? You are tired from the journey and the ship is bumpy on the sea. You must not have a good rest and you are very tired." King Yama looked at the National Master Yingying with concern and hurriedly advised: "
You can start working again after all the medicines on the ship are unloaded."
Anyway, the missing medicine has arrived, and the plague spreading here is not incurable. King Yama thought that it would be okay to let the national teacher Yingying take a rest.
"It is better to treat the seriously ill sergeants first. After diagnosing their condition, they will immediately prescribe the right medicine and treat them. I will rest after their symptoms have been alleviated." After saying this, Imperial Master Yingying was already walking towards the gate.
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King Yama saw that Imperial Master Yingying had made up her mind, so he stopped trying to dissuade him. He just called his lieutenant and asked him to inform the army cook to cook more delicious food for a banquet in honor of Imperial Master Yingying and those who came with her.
Sergeant, Ghost Doctor and Marine.
The large peach tree on the top of the mountain, with its broad and leafy crown, completely covered the entire mountain, blocking the dense dark clouds hanging above the mountain top, and blocking most of the raindrops.
The raindrops that seeped through the branches and leaves slowly fell into the mountains, gradually soaking the shrubs, soil and rocks in the mountains, as well as the roofs and walls of the barracks.
The imperial master Yingying just stepped out of the house. The spiritual snake on the top of the long staff in her hand exhaled yin energy and gathered on top of her head, tightly covering the rain falling above her head.
Several other Su Tianju disciples who were accompanying him also brought up the ghost energy in their bodies, overflowed along the acupuncture points, gathered on the top of the head, and turned into an invisible barrier, blocking the pitter-patter rainwater.
King Yama saves trouble. As soon as he went out, soldiers held up an umbrella for him and raised it above his head.
"Master, please follow me." King Yama took a few steps forward, walked in front of Master Yingying and the others, and led Master Yingying towards the mountain...
At the end of the day, eight slow and melodious bells echoed in the Jade Palace.
The clear and resonant bells resounded in all directions, bringing with them waves of echoes.
Because of the noon meeting today, both Xiao Shizhu and Gui Mu canceled their lunch break. They even had lunch with the ministers discussing matters in Tianquan Hall.
It wasn't until the bell rang for a long time that all the matters discussed at noon were settled.
The court meeting dispersed, and the ministers exited the hall one after another.
After a while, the hall became empty and silent.
Xiao Shizhu and Ghost Mother also came to the back. After passing through the back hall, they came to the back of the main hall. It was a palace surrounded by clear blue water, emerald green and jade bamboo shoots.
In the clear water, there are springs and fish jumping.
The magnificent palace behind the Tianquan Hall, whether it is the main hall, the east and west side halls, and the back hall, are all built with black jade. The beams, columns, walls, and long stone bases are high.
This is the case for all levels.
Every inch of jade is bright in color, hard and fine in texture, warm and full, and full of aura. For thousands of years, these silky auras have relied on the rich yin energy in the ground to grow and circulate endlessly.
All the spiritual energy gathers and never disperses, flowing in the walls and beams in an orderly manner, forming invisible barriers vertically and horizontally, attached to the walls and beams, making the entire hall warm in winter and cool in summer, very comfortable.
The palace is not only magnificent in appearance, but also exquisite in interior decoration. In the main hall, the ceiling is carved with deep patterns, and the floor is covered with silk threads woven from yellow dragon neck hair and long back hair, and a carpet with brocade and alternate floral patterns.
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The inner and outer pillar bases are all made of exquisite Kui dragon pillar bases carved from topaz. The dragon body is coiled and its claws are glaring. Although it is small, it is full of majesty.
Deep in the middle, across the wall, are twelve generous and exquisite fluorite screens. The middle of each screen is inlaid with a long red jade, with nine dragon-head carps carved all over, and the fish eyes are inlaid with colorful gems, which is smart and gorgeous.
On both sides are eight-foot-five-inch-high stone sculptures of dragons and horses, shaped like a camel and carrying Luo Shu on their backs. They are both like riding on the waves with their hooves raised, their heads held high and their chests held high.
In front of the screen, there are two five-screen thrones carved from dark black chalcedony. Their four legs are in the shape of an elephant's head with long tusks and angry eyes, and their long and thick elephant trunks are rolled up high, which means peace and peace.
The backrest of the throne and the five screens on both sides are decorated with complex carving patterns such as clouds, dragons and phoenixes. The middle screen is embedded with a jade ring with a diameter of one foot in the middle. It is double-sided open-carved with curved, coiled and transformed flying dragons, and is surrounded by flowing decorations.
The flying scroll-shaped cloud pattern and the phoenix bird pattern are blended into the whole vessel. The dragons and phoenixes dancing in the steaming clouds are lifelike, and the atmosphere is full of wealth and splendor.
On the left and right sides, there are eighteen armchairs carved from cyan ginger silk jade with fine jade quality, warm color and good moisture content, arranged on both sides, facing each other.
The height is the same as the throne in the middle, and the insides of the backrest and armrests are engraved with patterns of rolled fairy grass and mythical beasts.
Between every two chairs, there is a square table with three curved legs and four legs, with a square surface and embossed cloud patterns under the waist.
These things were originally used by the ancient gods when discussing affairs, and they are very old.
After the Jade Palace was returned to Xiao Shizhu, Xiao Shizhu used the furniture that had been stored in the palace for tens of thousands of years.
For Xiao Shizhu, the difference between superiority and inferiority would never be deliberately emphasized. In such a place, ministers could sit with him as equals to discuss matters together, which Xiao Shizhu was very happy to do.
In the past, Xiao Shizhu and Ghost Mother would often come here to work after going to court. Sometimes they would also discuss military and state affairs on a small scale with ghost ministers and generals here.
When he is busy, he will even work here until late at night, and then rest in the apse.
After Jiuyou Kingdom established its capital in Yuque City, half of its political and military orders were issued from here.
Today, Xiao Shizhu came here again after the noon court. He yawned and sat on the throne deep in the hall. Qing Lan followed him and whispered something in his ear.
Immediately following into the hall were Gui Mu, Lu Wu, and Chun Yun.
After the ghosts took their seats, Xiao Shizhu, who looked tired after yawning, said bluntly to Qing Lan: "Bring him in."
"Who is it?" the ghost mother sitting next to Xiao Shizhu asked casually.
Chunyun and Lu Wu also sat down in front of the couple.
And the Tengu Ohana, who had been wandering around for a long time, also stuck out his tongue, gently shook his tail a few times, and walked in.
The soles of the dog's paws and feet made a subtle clicking sound as he stepped forward.
"Qin Qiming." Xiao Shizhu didn't shy away from anything. After answering bluntly, he stretched out his hand and touched the huge head of the Tengu Flower that stood in front of him.
As his generous palm rubbed back and forth, Tengu Dahua narrowed his eyes slightly, enjoying it very much, and wagged his fluffy tail again.
"Dahua, sit down." The ghost mother gave the order, and the dog walked aside obediently that day, squatted down, raised his chest and looked straight ahead.
Dahua, who had been so well-behaved before, suddenly had a fierce look in his eyes and a fierce look on his face. Although he didn't bar his teeth and roar, he was still majestic.
It waited quietly beside its owner, looking directly at the open door of the hall.
Chen Ruo and Xun Xiang walked in, served tea to Xiao Shizhu and Lu Wu, and then stepped aside.
"Your Majesty, there is something in the court that I haven't had time to tell you." Chun Yun, who took the teacup and held it up, did not rush to taste the tea, but looked at Xiao Shizhu: "Wu Xiaohui sent a message saying that the rebellion should be suppressed.
The operation is over. The bandit leader has been captured, but his arm has been broken off. Only twelve people under General Wu Xiaohui were slightly injured, and the rest of the sergeants who participated in the suppression of the bandits are all safe."
"Is the bandit leader's life safe?" Xiao Shizhu asked casually again, nonchalantly.
He had already expected that Wu Xiaohui would win; although Wu Xiaohui only brought more than a hundred ghost soldiers, they were all well-trained and well-equipped elite soldiers of the Nine Nether Kingdom.
Coupled with the foreign aid of Guilu Shibi, even though the terrain of Yunling is complex and the mountains are high and the roads are dangerous, the fate of the rebels is doomed.
From the time Wu Xiaohui dispatched, the rebels could only end up in destruction and defeat. Xiao Shizhu was not worried at all that something bad would happen to the bandits.
Now he just cares about whether the gang leader who pretends to be Du Ziren's illegitimate son or is really Du Ziren's illegitimate son is still alive.
"Yes, after timely treatment, the bandit leader's life is safe. Now there are people keeping a close watch on him twelve hours a day to prevent him from escaping or committing suicide." Chun Yun heard the soft sound of Lu Wu drinking tea.
He nodded slowly and said: "Xiao Hui wants to escort him to Beijing immediately, but he still needs to track down in the south to see if there are any remnants of the rebels. He can't get away for a while. Please let us send troops south to pick up the bandit leader."
"No need, I've already sent someone." Xiao Shizhu took a sip of tea, put down the pot in his hand, and said, "On the day I came back, the person who took over as the bandit leader had already been sent out."
Xiao Shizhu always likes to plan ahead when doing things. Since he has calculated Wu Xiaohui's victory or defeat, he has naturally made arrangements for the next step in advance.
"You'd better hurry up and make arrangements for the training of sergeants from various places." Xiao Shizhu paused, and then said to Chun Yun, who was not surprised and just nodded in agreement: "We can't let the ghost soldiers just because of the signing of a peace treaty.
They just relaxed."
"Yes." Chunyun responded again.
"In the next few days, I will see the training plans of ghost soldiers from various places." Then, Xiao Shizhu said: "Detailed plans, as well as specific plans for defense changes next year."
"Yes, I will present these as soon as possible." Chunyun replied again.
It's like just chatting and deciding on several things in a few words.
Just when Chun Yun finished speaking, Qing Lan, who had been gone for a long time, turned back and came back with a human soul man.
The middle-aged human soul man has long eyebrows and narrow eyes. He wears a crown on his head, a long robe with wide sleeves and a belt around his waist. Although he has some gray on his temples, he still has a plump face.
Qing Lan took him to the center, looked at Xiao Shizhu and the ghost mother, stood still and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, **, Qin Qiming will bring you here."
After saying that, he stepped aside.
The human soul man also bowed, but he kept his head slightly lowered. He did not dare to look directly at Xiao Shizhu and Gui Min. At the same time, he said: "I have seen my lord and my wife."
"Raise your head." Xiao Shizhu chuckled and said, "Sit down and talk."
Anyway, Qin Qiming is here, so Xiao Shizhu naturally doesn't want to choose another place and just meets Qin Qiming here.
"Nuo." The man named Qin Qiming responded, looked around, and then chose to sit next to Lu Wu. But he sat two places away from Lu Wu, and he definitely did not dare to sit next to Lu Wu.
together.
Maybe staying away from his boss and the king would help Qin Qiming not feel nervous.
The grand hall was so splendid and rich that Qin Qiming didn't dare to look around even if he was curious.
However, Xiao Shizhu was relieved to see that although this person was a little nervous, his face was as usual and his eyes were not panicked. He was quite calm.
Whether it is a city god, a county town god or a county town god, Xiao Shizhu is also a high official in the border areas, and one of his parents is an official. And Xiao Shizhu has always chosen the conditions for such ghost officials, in addition to ability, is his state of mind.
If the ghost official is in a panic or makes too many small moves, he will never let such ghosts become city gods and govern a ghost city or ghost county.
"Qin Qiming, I have seen your political achievements." After the ghost mother asked Chen Ruo to serve Qin Qiming tea, Xiao Shizhu looked at Qin Qiming sitting in the armchair and said slowly: "You have been the county god for two years.
, there are no major political achievements, but the county has been managed well. All walks of life in the county are operating normally, food production has also improved slightly, and public security issues have been improving year by year."
Taking a sip of the sweet tea in the hand pot, Xiao Shizhu glanced at Lu Wu inadvertently, then looked at Qin Qiming, and continued to speak slowly: "And as an official, I refuse to accept bribes, refuse to offer money or flattery, and strive to
To be fair, these points are all good."
Lu Wu smiled awkwardly when he heard this, but the ghost mother next to Xiao Shizhu looked at her husband and inadvertently smiled knowingly. She secretly guessed: "So that's why Xiao Shizhu didn't shy away from Lu Wu and insisted on meeting Qin Qiming here.