As a lord, I was forced to farm

The officials of the Grand Palace smiled knowingly, and Yang Guiying said, "This game is called Cuju, a new type of sport game brought by His Highness the Prince."

As a prince, Jiang Ran was busy with affairs. When she had free time, she needed some entertainment. However, Da Su was very lacking in this regard. On one occasion, she saw children playing with grass balls and brought out Cuju (ancient Chinese football).

Afterwards, the popularity of playing football unexpectedly soared. Not only did the government set up teams for the princes and officials to watch and play, but the common people also set up teams and stadiums.

Seeing that the outer sect disciples were all interested in Cuju (ancient Chinese football), Jiang Ran couldn't help but say, "Since you're interested, why don't you play a game yourself?"

Everyone's eyes lit up.

"That's really interesting! Count me in!"

"I'm coming too!"

The senior disciples of the Blood Wolf Sect and the other four sects, who had been reserved, stood up with a smile when they saw Wen Muyun say, "Such an interesting game, I certainly can't miss it."

Wen Muyun has already gone ahead, so what's the point of being reserved?

The senior disciples immediately stopped hesitating.

Soon, two brand-new Cuju teams were established.

Everyone played with great enthusiasm. As the sun began to set, its orange rays fell on the eaves. After several matches, the group reluctantly ended the game.

"I didn't expect that Cuju (ancient Chinese football) matches would look fun, and be even more interesting to play."

Wen Muyun cupped his hands to Jiang Ran, saying, "If you hope that my Tianlong Palace can organize more Cuju (ancient Chinese football) matches and disciple competitions with Da Su in the future, we can promote each other and enhance our friendship."

Jiang Ran smiled slightly and replied, "I couldn't ask for more."

……

The outer sect disciples stayed at the Grand Abode for several nights. On the morning after the banquet, officials from the Ministry of Rites, led by Tu Shi, went to discuss cooperation with sects such as Tianlong Palace.

The sect has many cultivators, most of whom earn spirit crystals by hunting magical beasts, and sometimes they also take on jobs as guards or henchmen.

Wen Muyun said, "It just so happens that my Tianlong Palace is very close to Dasu. If any caravans in Dasu need protection, they can ask my Tianlong Palace disciples for help."

Wen Muyun also expressed her hope that she could regularly purchase red crystal wheat and other grains from Da Su.

Since they could earn spirit crystals by exporting grain, Da Su naturally wouldn't refuse.

A few days later, Da Su returned the greeting, and the outer sect disciple went back with a few words of praise.

Lan Ningzong's senior disciple, Dai Yingtian, sighed, "At first, I wondered why a newly established prefecture would have the audacity to use the name 'Great', but after seeing the prefect of Great Su, I understand why."

Although there were many places that were off-limits, one could glean some insight from what was displayed in Da Su: the well-trained guards, the clean and wide roads, the people's smart attire and spirited demeanor, and their fervent devotion and love for King Da Su, all of which left everyone stunned.

“Unlike many territories we’ve visited before, at least the people of Tianchen County and Chaolian County don’t show such adoration for their Prince,” said Fu Jiping, the senior disciple of the Purple Tiger Sect.

Ultimately, a thought arose in everyone's mind: before long, the situation in Yunshang would change drastically...

"I don't know if it's good or bad."

Qiu Zhen, the senior disciple of the Blood Wolf Sect, was already over sixty years old. Thinking of his handsome grandson, he secretly made some plans.

"They say even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman, but who says women don't love beauty?" Qiu Zhen thought to himself. "I can have Mao'er find a way to visit Da Su more often."

It just so happens that several sects will be holding a disciple exchange competition with Suhong Academy of Dasu next month. Qiu Gao plans to have his grandson participate. It would be great if he could meet the Prince of Dasu. If not, there will always be opportunities in the future.

……

With the help of the Xuanjia Navy, Qianyu successfully found a thousand-year-old Crimson Scale Fish and delivered it to the Heavenly Dragon Palace. The latter kept its promise and bought the thousand-year-old Crimson Scale Fish for a high price of 4.7 million spirit crystals.

Over the past month, the Qingchen Chamber of Commerce has traveled almost all over the Cloudfall Land, and after deducting costs, has made a net profit of more than ten million spirit crystals.

Jiang Ran kept her promise and handed over the position of head of the pavilion in Nangang Town to him.

As the second ferry crossing on the coast, Dasu attached great importance to it and spent a lot of money. A port city was built at an extremely fast pace. In just three months, hundreds of houses were built in Nangang Town, and thousands of residents gathered there.

……

Within Tianchen County.

Inside the magnificent palace, Prince Si He of Tianchen was furious. Jade plates, vases, and other items were smashed all over the floor. The lower official was terrified and dared not even breathe.

"Why has Tianchen's fiscal revenue been decreasing in recent years? Are you all good-for-nothings?"

Si He has been feeling extremely frustrated lately.

The frontline battles have been losing ground one after another, and recently another town has been captured by Chaolian County.

Xiao Hu, the prince of Chaolian, offered three cities to marry his daughter, Si Yunnan. Originally, it was thought that Xiao Hu was only after his daughter's beauty and that he was truly in love with her. At that time, he secretly promised that Si Yunnan would secretly transport intelligence for Tianchen. However, once the princess entered Chaolian, she almost disappeared without a trace.

The city that Chaolian had returned was then seized by his troops.

Si He then realized that Xiao Hu's marriage proposal to Si Yunnan, the daughter of Tianchen County, was merely a ploy to force Qian Yu, the city lord of Maocheng, to break ties with his Tianchen County!
His heart is wicked!

Si He thought that even if he broke with Qianyu, as long as Tianchen continued to follow the policies of Maocheng, Tianchen's economy would not be affected. Besides, among the officials of Tianchen, couldn't he find a second Qianyu?

However, in reality, since losing Qianyu, a business prodigy, the economy of Tianchen County has gradually declined.

With reduced revenue within the county, Sihe had no choice but to cut back on military spending, ultimately leading to the current situation.

Si He stared coldly at the current city lord of Trade City, "No matter what, you must hand over 80 million spirit crystals to me next month!"

Eighty million spirit realms?!

The city lord of the trade city felt a chill in his heart.

Where did he get that 80 million?
……

"Hahaha, that old scoundrel Si He has really lost his mind, actually increasing the taxes again."

Upon receiving news about the events in Tianchen County, Prince Xiao Yangba of Chaolian immediately launched into a tirade of mockery against Si He.

That old scoundrel Sihe not only raised taxes to an outrageous level, but he even went so far as to disguise his army as bandits to rob people from outside the city.

It's easy to imagine how panicked and disorganized Tianchen County is right now.

Xiao Yangba was increasingly pleased with himself, especially with his second son who had managed to break the ties between Qianyu and Tianchen County. "Hu'er, now that Chaolian can firmly suppress Tianchen County, it's all thanks to you."

In the main hall of Chaolian County, all the officials stood, except for Xiao Hu, who was allowed to sit. Even Xiao Ba, the eldest son of Chaolian County, did not receive such an honor.

This is undoubtedly due to Xiao Hu's strength. He studied under Mingxiao Academy and, at the age of thirty, had already reached the second level of the Sea of ​​Consciousness realm.

Xiao Hu's face was pale, but his lips were as red as if he had drunk blood. He leaned back lazily in the chair, a pipe between his fingers, smoke swirling around him.

A wisp of acrid smoke drifted to the nose of an official, who choked and realized he had made a sound. The clerk's face turned deathly pale, as if he were dead. His legs went weak, and he knelt on the ground, repeatedly kowtowing and begging for forgiveness, "Your Highness, please forgive me! Please forgive me, Your Highness!!!" (End of Chapter)