In the Heavens

In the fifth year of Shenwu, Zhu Houwei issued the "Decree of Kaijiang".

Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said:

All the descendants of the Ming Dynasty, no matter princes and nobles, sons of the clan, scholars, farmers, businessmen, traffickers and pawns, can go outside the region to expand the territory.

It is the income from Kaijiang. Gold, silver and jewelry, fertile fields and mines, and other materials are all owned by individuals, and they are exempt from taxation for 30 years.

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Note: "Decree of Appointing Officials in Kaijiang"

Kaijiang Baili, awarded Zhongwu Xiaowei. (from Six Products)

Kaijiang spread three hundred miles and was awarded General Wu Yi. (from five products)

Opened five hundred miles in Xinjiang, and granted the trust of General Wu. (from Sipin)

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Open up thousands of miles, grant the Duke of the country. (super product)

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The price is clearly marked, and the official rank and title are promised. Only the wonderful Shenwu emperors in the past dynasties can come up with it.

Although some scholars felt that the content of the edict was too straightforward, lacking the slightest literary grace, damaging the majesty of the imperial court and being gentle, the effect was immediate.

Once the imperial edict was released, the whole world was boiling with it. Even the soldiers of the long-abandoned guards began to gear up.

Just because Emperor Shenwu resumed the system of awarding land for military merit, he even secretly promised that all siege battles will not be sealed for three days, allowing everyone to legally rob outside the territory.

The sudden big gift package of the edict directly diverted the attention of the world, and even the great earthquake that just passed was no longer important.

Only Shengdou Xiaomin was still immersed in the grief caused by the earthquake. Life has to go anyway, especially now that it's winter.

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Huashan.

After experiencing the impact of a major earthquake, the Huashan School at this moment is like a big construction site. All the well-known figures in the Jianghu have turned into construction workers at this moment, working hard to rebuild their homes.

In the face of natural disasters, the ability to resist risks of martial arts practitioners is still far stronger than that of ordinary people. During the earthquake, the property losses of the Zhonghuashan faction were not small, but the casualties were not large.

Except for a few unlucky people who were in deep retreat and lost their lives because of the internal force caused by the earthquake, only the young disciples were scratched a little.

After a brief glance at the list of losses, Li Mu threw it aside and asked Zhang Bufan, who was going to deal with chores:

"How is the situation in Guanzhong?"

When disaster strikes, take care of yourself. Li Mu can only pay attention to the problems at the door of the house, and it will not be too late to think about major events in the world after his family is stable.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Bufan said solemnly: "The loss was very heavy, half of Huayin City at the foot of the mountain collapsed, thousands of people were killed and injured, almost every household hung white sails.

The earthquake affected a wide area, and the entire Northwest was the hardest-hit area, and other areas in Guanzhong were not much better.

However, the disaster relief was going well. Since the head gave the order, the Guanzhong Wulin and the court officials all took action, and there was no major chaos for the time being.

It's just that after this battle, without ten years of achievements, Guan Zhong may not be able to recover. "

The resilience of the farming era is weak, and the damage caused by a major earthquake will take ten years to subside.

This is still an optimistic estimate. If a military disaster breaks out because of this, it may be difficult to recover for decades.

The government in all parts of Guanzhong actively rescued the disaster, not because of high integrity, but more because of being forced out by Li Mu with a knife.

Although Li Dazhen, the Duke of Zhenbei, had never officially performed his duties for a day, no one dared to take his words seriously.

This is a lesson that countless predecessors paid for with blood. In the past few years, there have been more than 30 civil and military officials in the Northwest region, who lost their wealth and lives because of disobedience.

When it came to the court, except for a few words of domineering and domineering from the censor, it soon disappeared.

Looking to the south, Li Mu said slowly: "The Son of Heaven has ordered a conquest in all directions, drafted a memorial, and told the Emperor that I intend to launch a Western Expedition.

Order Shaanxi Bingbeidao to prepare for conscription, tentatively recruiting 200,000 troops. After spring plowing next year, we will march west to the East Chagatai Khanate. "

Guanzhong is an awkward location, too far from the southeast coast. If it is to expand abroad, the only way to go west is towards Central Asia.

Expedition to the east Chagatai Khanate in the west, by the way, can also threaten Oirat from the flanks, and share part of the military pressure for the court.

Although General "Zhu Shou" had won the "Victory of Yingzhou" a few years ago, Li Mu still did not have any confidence in the army of the Ming Dynasty.

It is not a big problem to defend according to the Great Wall. If you go to the grassland to conquer the Oirat Khanate, it is still unknown who will fight whom.

In the unlikely event that General Zhu Shou collapsed after playing, the Western Expedition Army can still give him a hand at a critical moment, so as to save the land of China from being torn apart at this juncture.

Hearing Li Mu's words, Zhang Bufan on the side hastily persuaded him: "Sect Leader, it's not difficult to recruit a large army, but the trouble is money, food and generals.

Especially money and food, the expenses of a 200,000 army is not a small amount. Shaanxi has been weak for a long time, and the treasuries of various places are empty, and there is no money or food at all.

In recent years, although the income of my Huashan School has increased a lot, but with the growth of disciples, the expenses have also increased.

If there is an army of 20,000 to 30,000, we can still find a way to gather enough money and food, but an army of 200,000 is really beyond our capabilities. "

Li Mu is the clearest about the Huashan faction's financial situation. Although there was a surplus, he replaced it with supplies.

After 20 years of hard work, the Huashan faction has become the largest grain wholesaler in Northwest China, and the grain in the warehouse has never been less than 300,000 shi.

Deducting the needs of daily operations, it is not a problem to allocate 150,000 shi at one time. But for the 200,000 army, this is only two or three months of rations.

If it is a time of war, it may be eaten up in a month and a half. In this era of insufficient oil and water, if the supply is opened up, the soldiers will all be pregnant.

Recruiting 200,000 troops, not to mention going out to fight, the expenses during the training period alone cannot be afforded by the Huashan faction.

"Don't worry, our family really can't afford to support 200,000 troops, but if we find a few more forces to gather together, then it won't be a big problem.

Didn't Emperor Shenwu issue an order to open up the frontiers? There are quite a few people from various factions in Jianghu who are interested. Coupled with the fact that the heaven and earth are on the verge of killing and calamity, it is even more unavoidable for them to refuse.

I have calculated that next February, when the two dragons raise their heads, it will be an auspicious day rarely seen in decades, and it is just suitable for holding a martial arts conference.

Brother Zhang, please go and arrange, in my name, to invite all the people from all corners of the world to come to Huashan to participate in the martial arts conference.

By the way, I will also bring along famous Buddhist and Taoist temples and wealthy businessmen from various places, and look for opportunities to solicit sponsorship from them when the time comes.

Junior Brother Yue is good at communication, so the task of raising funds was entrusted to him. Thinking about the face of my Huashan faction, everyone should not be stingy to buy a share.

If you don't get enough sponsorship, just borrow money from them. We can use the land and minerals harvested from the Western Expedition as collateral for loans.

The problem of commanding generals is easier to handle. The famous generals in ancient times were all fought on the battlefield. Let the generals of the imperial court take the lead first, and then promote and replace them after the war breaks out.

Anyway, the Eastern Chagatai Khanate is not a powerful country, and its interior is also very corrupt, so it is just right for recruits to practice. "

It seems that Li Mu said it lightly, if the sponsorship is not enough, it will definitely not be so simple to borrow money.

Xizheng didn't even write a single word. The so-called spoils of war were purely a "picture cake" that could not be touched.

The most tragic thing is that the "painted cake" that Li Mu took out doesn't look delicious at all.

Eastern Chagatai Khanate, what the hell kind of place is that?

In the eyes of the Central Plains people, it is a proper backcountry. Not to mention the harsh climate, the key is that most of the land is not suitable for farming.

Especially after the Ottoman Empire blocked the overland Silk Road, Central Asia became less and less valuable.

Unless the Western Expeditionary Army can turn south and enter India, or go west all the way to kill the Ottoman Empire, it will really gain.

This is what Li Mu saw. Most people don't know what the Eastern Chagatai Khanate is, let alone India and the Ottoman Empire.

In this context, if you don't use some thunderous means, you want everyone to pay for it obediently, how is it possible?

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On the bank of the West Lake, Ren Woxing, who had just been rescued, was directly confused by the chaotic situation in the world.

Looking at the list of masters in the world, Master Ren couldn't believe his eyes. Luckily for the Tianbang, there is nothing to doubt about the unique real Li Dazhen.

After reading the list, Ren Woxing couldn't calm down anymore. Sixty-three names were recorded on the above, and the imperial court had the most people on the list, occupying fifteen places.

Followed by the Five Sacred Sacred Alliance, Buddhist Sect, Shaolin, and Wudang, there are at least seven people, and the huge number directly frightens Ren Dajiao.

Even the Sun Moon God Sect established by him has five people on the list. Except for one person who was trained by Dongfang Bubai, the remaining three people don't know where they came from.

Not only was there a large number of masters, but even the ranking of masters made Ren Woxing very worried. He, the former leader of the Sun Moon God Sect, was actually squeezed to the fourteenth place.

Anyway, he is also a generation of heroes. Although he is a failed hero, Ren Woxing is still not a simple person. After forcing himself to calm down, he rushed to Wentian and asked:

"Brother Xiang, who is this Jianghu Bai Xiaosheng, and why is he qualified to make this list?

Just such a nonsensical list, how can it convince the people in the world? "

Looking at Ren Woxing's face, Xiang Wentian explained helplessly: "Master, the origin of Jianghu Baixiaosheng is very mysterious, and no one knows his true identity.

Because the contents of the several lists he released were too detailed, and most of the contents were confirmed by others, most people in Jianghu speculated that it was the imperial court.

In addition, Huashan, Shaolin, Wudang three factions and the family alliance are also the objects of everyone's suspicion.

Many forces in Jianghu have conducted investigations, but Bai Xiaosheng in Jianghu disappears in a flash every time, never leaving any traces.

On the contrary, many people who pretended to be Jianghu Bai Xiaosheng were caught. It's a pity that all of them have been proven in the end that these people have nothing to do with Jianghu Bai Xiaosheng, they are purely framing people to stir up disputes. "

As if he didn't see Ren Woxing's ugly face, Linghu Chong who was at the side added very blankly: "Senior Ren, there is actually no need to doubt the content on the list.

All major forces in Jianghu have checked, and there is almost no discrepancy. I also heard from my master that Jianghu Bai Xiaosheng may be a master of martial arts who is proficient in reckoning.

Because of this master ranking, many challenges have occurred in the arena. But the result of the final challenge was exactly the same as the ranking on the list.

Except for some mysterious people recorded above, such as the four great monks of Shaolin who are hidden from the world, all other famous masters have been confirmed. "

Hearing this explanation, Ren Woxing, who was already annoyed, smashed the table in front of him with a slap, and his eyes were full of murderous intent.

Ren Yingying at the side hastily stood in front of Linghu Chong, and helped explain: "Daddy, brother Chong is telling the truth.

In the divine religion, I also heard Dongfang Bubai mention Jianghu Baixiaosheng, and his tone was full of fear and appreciation.

However, with the strength of the divine religion, they still haven't even touched the shadow of Bai Xiaosheng, as if this person never existed. "

To vent his anger, Ren Woxing didn't really want to kill Linghu Chong. Now that he wants to make a comeback, it is precisely when there is a shortage of masters, he is reluctant to destroy the Great Wall himself.

After calming down, Ren Woxing began to consider his own situation.

If there is no problem with the ranking, he, a guy who can't make it into the top ten of the local rankings, wants to make troubles in the Jianghu, it is simply a death, let alone seek revenge from Dongfang Bubai.

The current Eastern Hierarch is still working hard to break through his innateness, and he has no intention of embroidering at all, so he will not be given the opportunity to take advantage of it.

As far as their group was concerned, not to mention going to the Hundred Thousand Mountains to kill Dongfang Bubai, they were probably surrounded and beaten to death by their younger brothers before they even saw Dongfang Bubai's face.

The best way, and the only feasible way, is to borrow a knife to kill someone. Only by provoking a great war between good and evil, and relying on the power of the righteous way, can Dongfang Bubai be killed.

It's just that there is still a big trouble, which is his own foundation. Whether he is willing to admit it or not, Ren Woxing must admit that Dongfang Bubai is the capital of the Sun Moon God Sect to be free.

Without this big boss in charge, even if he regained the foundation, he would have no way to hold on to the fourteenth place on the land list.

Not only could the foundation be lost, but even his personal safety could not be guaranteed. Once he showed his face, the factions of the orthodox path would never mind, and used his old devil's head to gain reputation.