Free Web NovelChapter 44: General Who Pacifies the South and Governor of Jiujiang Prefecture
At this moment, his facial expression was extremely exaggerated, with his mouth wide open, drooling, his eyes wide like lanterns, and tears streaming down.
Just like Hua’an from "Flirting Scholar" who flew a kite.
He had already imagined himself stepping on Zhang Jiao’s head, with other alliance leaders bowing down to him.
The thrill surged through him like an electric current, striking his heart.
Seeing their leader acting insane, the rowdy gang began discussing.
"Is our leader going crazy?"
"His expression is so fierce, it scares me!"
"Leader? Leader? What’s wrong with you?"
"Wake up, Great Sage(Monkey King)!!!"
Finally coming to his senses, he quickly wiped his mouth with his sleeve, reverting to his unruly appearance.
Raising his iron staff, he pointed it at the mansion’s gate, shouting, "Brothers, today’s the day we rise to power and wealth, charge!!!"
"Charge!"
However, when they entered the hall, the rowdy gang was left bewildered!
What the heck is going on?
Zhang Jiao has peacefully passed away, and beside him stood a group of men looking at them as if they were fools.
"Hey!"
"Who dares to steal my Great Sage’s achievement!"
The Great Sage’s emotions at this moment were like riding a roller coaster. It was as if a poor kid had just won a billion-dollar prize but found out someone else had claimed it...
You can imagine how angry and resentful he was.
At the same time, every player in the entire server received a system announcement.
"Server Announcement: Player Wind Sword from Yangzhou is the first to complete the SSS Hell-level mission and receives the reward [Golden Mystery Gift Package]..."
After three consecutive announcements, all players in the server were dumbfounded.
"Are you kidding me? It’s Wind Sword again?"
"Why is it him everywhere?"
"Wow, I bow to you, my knees are yours!"
"Let’s not say much, please take me in. I’m an advanced songstress, and I promise my dance will satisfy you."
"Can I wrap you around my waist?"
"I want to learn his moves too!"
Soon, the conversation drifted off track...
Meanwhile, in the hall of Zhang Jiao’s mansion, the tension had reached a point where swords and crossbows were drawn among the rowdy gang’s elite members, each holding a cold gleaming iron rod.
Leading the group was the Great Sage, donned in red armor, exuding heroism, with a faint image of a monkey above his body.
He seemed to possess considerable strength.
Long Chen merely glanced, then turned to the soldiers behind him and said, "Oh, seems like a bunch of monkeys..."
Instantly, laughter erupted among the Dragon Family troops.
Xu Chu couldn’t stop laughing.
"Hahaha! Monkeys, I can’t help but laugh..."
The rowdy gang, upon hearing this, was infuriated by being called monkeys.
Leading the charge, the Great Sage’s iron staff emitted a faint blue light, conjuring a ferocious monkey shadow.
A massive fist struck fiercely.
Long Chen swiftly dodged, then appeared behind him like lightning.
"Thunderfall!"
A purplish-blue snake-like thunderbolt struck the Great Sage.
Instantly, blood scattered everywhere.
Not giving him a chance, Long Chen used his Blood Drinking Blade, infused with the pure qi from the "Escaping the Jia Technique," to cleave him in half.
The Great Sage’s face twisted with resentment, cursing, "Wind Sword, we, the Zhejiang rowdies, are at odds with you!"
"Oh really? I’ll kill you every time I see you!"
Long Chen spoke with a calm tone as if discussing something trivial.
The other rowdy gang members were already trembling uncontrollably, some even emitting a faint odor of urine; a few of the more cowardly ones seemed to have been scared witless.
...
The victory in Guangzong’s battle increased Long Chen’s prestige by 12,000 points!
He exchanged 15,000 prestige points for the title of Viscount, increasing the efficiency of resource yields in his territory by 10%.
Moreover, he acquired the SSS-grade divine skill "The Book Of Great Peace" and the SS-grade skill "Thunderfall."
However, "The Book Of Great Peace" was one of the three books of "The Peaceful Arts," including the Earth Book and the Human Book, which were with Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang respectively.
Both were killed by the combined efforts of the Han Army’s Huang Fusong and Zhu Jun. The Jingzhou Alliance member, "Mingjiao" Zhang Wuji, successfully claimed the heads and received the "Golden Mystery Gift Package" reward.
As for those two books, their whereabouts were unknown, possibly with "Zhang Wuji," but they were no longer important to Long Chen.
He was now heading to the Luoyang Imperial City to await the Emperor’s personal commendation.
.....
Sili, Luoyang.
Long Chen rode a tall steed, gazing upon the vast and majestic Imperial City of Luoyang!
He entered the palace with Huang Fusong, Zhu Jun, and other Yellow Turban heroes.
The palace’s golden roofs and red gates exuded an ancient and dignified charm.
Passing through the square and entering the palace.
The inner pillars of the hall were supported by several red giant columns, each inscribed with a lifelike golden dragon, exceptionally spectacular.
Along the way, Long Chen was awed by the majestic atmosphere of the palace. He faintly saw a dark golden dragon howling towards the sky on the palace.
Thinking about how, in a few years, this place would be razed to the ground by Dong Zhuo’s fire, he felt an immense sorrow.
This kind of tragedy! He wouldn’t let it happen again.
Long Chen clenched his fist in determination.
The palace above depicted Han Lingdi, appearing hollow and emaciated.
"Noble ministers, by destroying the Yellow Turbans and quelling their rebellion, you have served the prosperity of our great Han Empire!"
"It’s time for substantial rewards!"
"Appoint Huang Fusong as the General of the Chariot and Cavalry on the Left, and Governor of Jizhou!"
"Thanks for your benevolence, long live our emperor!"
"Appoint Zhu Jun as the General of the Chariot and Cavalry on the Right, and the Marquis of Qiantang!"
"Thanks for your benevolence, long live our emperor!"
...
After rewarding most of the heroes, the mention of Long Chen finally came. He promptly bowed in acknowledgment.
"Appoint Long Chen as the General Who Pacifies the South and Governor of Jiujian Prefecture."
Long Chen was elated and expressed his gratitude.
The position of General Who Pacifies the South was merely an honorary title without actual military authority. However, the Governor of Jiujian Prefecture that followed was substantial, representing Long Chen’s greatest gain from this event!
His estate, Dragon Village, was situated within Jiujian Prefecture. Taking on the role of Governor meant immense advantages for Long Chen.
He could strategize to conquer the areas around Yangzhou in the south, advance into Xuzhou and Qingzhou in the north, and even venture into Yuzhou in the east.
Indeed, becoming the Governor of Jiujian Prefecture was no small feat for Long Chen!
During the Guangzong battle, the court sent Eunuch Zuo Feng to assess the military situation. But Zuo Feng was corrupt and demanded bribes everywhere. When Lord Lu Zhi rebuked him for his corruption, Zuo Feng was taken back to the capital for punishment. freewebnσvel.cøm
Long Chen knew the influence of these palace eunuchs well. He had prepared a few hundred taels of silver in advance, bribing Zuo Feng and speaking well of him in front of the Emperor.
This considerably improved the Emperor’s impression of Long Chen, and combined with his meritorious service in the battle, secured him the position of the Governor of Jiujian Prefecture.
If not for the enmity between Wang Yun and Zhang Rang, Long Chen’s merits could have led him to become the Governor of Yangzhou!
But Long Chen, considering the actual situation, deemed the role of the Governor of Jiujian Prefecture better than that of Yangzhou!
Firstly, if he took the role in Yangzhou, he would be closely watched by many due to his young age, and he might be ousted in just a few days.
Huang Fusong’s subsequent demotion was related to this factor.
Secondly, his current strength might seem substantial, but compared to the vastness of Yangzhou, his small troop count wouldn’t be enough to control several cities.
This would lead to inadequate control, especially with the complex relationships within Yangzhou, where influential families controlled most areas, leaving Long Chen, an outsider, isolated.
Though he had the support of Wang Yun, Taiyuan was far from Yangzhou, and thus his influence would be minimal.
...
At Wang Yun’s residence:
"Jianming, I regret sending you to such a remote place like Jiujian Prefecture."
Wang Yun sighed.
He hoped that Long Chen would be appointed to a position closer to Luoyang or the provincial capitals. The closer to the political center, the easier it would be to gain power and respect.
However, what they didn’t know was that soon after, to swiftly eradicate the remaining Yellow Turban rebellion (even though Zhang Jiao and his brothers were destroyed, many remnants continued to cause chaos in various states and counties) and strengthen control over the regions, Emperor Ling decided to revive and reform the previously abolished "Governorships" dating back to Emperor Guangwu’s era.
This decision ultimately led to the rise of warlords and marked the beginning of the downfall of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
So, appointing Long Chen as the Governor of Jiujian Prefecture was akin to becoming a warlord in his own right.
After bidding farewell to Wang Yun, Long Chen led the Dragon Family Army back to Jiujian Prefecture in Yangzhou...
The journey was long, and with some free time on his hands, Long Chen decided to check out his current strength and abilities.
"View attributes panel!"
Ding...
[Name]: Long Chen, also known as Jueming
[Rank]: General of Zhen Nan (Honorary position, +5000 troop count, +20% morale of soldiers) / Governor of Jiujian Prefecture (+10% resources within the territory)
[Title]: Viscount (+10% resources within the territory)
[Level]: Level 61
[Strength]: 75 (Currently of average strength among third-rate generals) (Maximum: 105)
[Strategy]: 60 (Maximum: 95)
[Stamina]: 40 (Maximum: 70)
[Domestic Affairs]: 20 (Maximum: 95)
[Charm]: 100 (Reaches the limit due to the "Dragon and Phoenix Among Men" talent)
[Awakening]: None
[Equipment]: Blood Drinking Blade (Blue), Silver Armor Qilin Armor (Purple), Jade Lion (Blue)
[Skills]: The Great Book Of Peace (SSS Divine Level), Thunderfall (SS Level)
[Martial Arts]: "Dun Jia Tian Shu" (SSS Divine Level) (Divided into three parts...)
[Talents]: Dragon and Phoenix Among Men (Golden Legendary Level)
