As a lord, I was forced to farm

Chapter 945 The Secret Realm! Acquired!
"I've been waiting for you to come back," Jiang Ran said with a smile. "You will be in charge of the written exam, and Commander Tian Jing will be in charge of the martial arts exam."

Jiang Ran lowered her head and pondered for a moment, "There's also... the matter of reform."

"reform?"

“Yes, I have been thinking about this for a long time,” Jiang Ran said. “Now that Da Su is growing bigger every day, Da Su’s management needs to be improved.”

Back when Dasu was still a town, Jiang Ran proposed the "Six Ministries System," which was based on the "Six Ministries" framework of the "Three Departments and Six Ministries System." However, it removed the three departments and cut many official positions, so it was not actually the "Three Departments and Six Ministries" in Chinese history. But it was very suitable for the relatively small Dasu at that time.

Now, the territory of Da Su is becoming increasingly vast, the number of people in Da Su is increasing, and the number of affairs to be handled is also increasing. The simple six-department system is no longer suitable for Da Su.

Jiang Ran could restore the historical Three Departments and Six Ministries system, but this world has cultivators with magical powers, mysterious demons, and all sorts of different things. If she simply copied it, there would probably be considerable drawbacks.

"So Your Highness has been considering this matter, which is why you haven't held the special imperial examination yet?"

Jiang Ran glanced at Lin Sha and nodded slightly, "The reform of the official system is not something everyone can accept, and we are not clear about what kind of impact it will have during its implementation. Moreover, the Great Su has only recently annexed Chaolian and Tianchen, and it is not exactly stable..."

"The current heads of the six ministries are all people I trust quite a bit, and you and Qiu Baishui are both people I consider to be quick-witted and capable of great things. How about you and Qiu Baishui serve as the head and deputy head of the official positions, respectively, regarding the reform of official posts?"

Lin Sha's expression turned solemn. "I would gladly die for it!"

……

In October, the Great Temple announced the commencement of a special imperial examination, which consisted of both written and military tests. Those who passed would immediately assume their posts.

The people of Dasu were extremely excited, especially the scholars and martial artists.

Becoming a high-ranking official means gaining access to the top resources of the government, something countless people have long dreamed of!
Just as the people were putting their all into studying, the soldiers and officials who had made great contributions in the battles against Chaolian and Tianchen were also holding their breath.

His Highness the Prince has not yet rewarded everyone for their contributions.

The first issue is that the Ministry of Personnel is still compiling statistics on everyone's merits.

The other reason is probably something everyone knows.

That means the battle is not completely over yet.

Because of the Mysterious Lake of Illusion.

Regardless of whether the Illusory Lake Secret Realm is obtained or not, there may still be a tough battle to fight.

That's a provincial-level Jade Map Secret Realm, and countless forces are eyeing them.

It would be almost impossible for Da Su to seize it quietly.

If that young general, who is not even twenty years old, really helps Commander Wei seize the secret realm, the forces in Da Ce Province and other places will definitely launch a siege against Da Su.

But we can't afford not to seize this secret realm.

If this secret realm were to be seized by the people of the three major provincial capitals, the long-standing tripartite balance of power in the Cloudfall Land would likely be broken.

If a "nation-level" territory were to emerge in the Land of Clouds Grief, then the only "county-level" territory in the Land of Clouds Grief would become the first target of that nation's attack.

Therefore, it is dangerous to seize it or not to seize it. So it is better to keep the secret realm firmly in our own hands. Perhaps with the help of the secret realm's resources, Da Su can still compete with the other three provincial territories.

After settling Xinmin in, life seemed to settle down peacefully.

The bright red wheat was ripe, its abundant fruit lying prostrate in the fields. Farmers, bent over, harvested it with smiles on their faces. The azure ocean was perfectly calm, with ships of all sizes sailing freely, returning laden with their catch. In the bustling streets, vendors hawked their wares, and children eagerly took out their saved pocket money to buy candied hawthorns, mung bean cakes, and more. They ate until their bellies were bulging before going home, unable to eat dinner, which angered their loving parents, who turned into big bad wolves, threatening to confiscate their precious pocket money! For half a month, the weather was sunny and clear. The sky was a dazzling blue mixed with too much white, and even the flags hanging by the sea seemed too lazy to flutter, creating a peaceful atmosphere that made one want to doze off.

This calm was somewhat unsettling.

A strange smell permeated the air, like the fishy smell of water.

November.

The Tianchen border army is currently being guarded by Gao Zhenzhen.

After annexing Tianchen and Chaolian, the Great General Yunxiang Mountain was also included, and today the Tianchen border army is stationed near Yunxiang Mountain.

"Commander, more than a hundred men are rapidly approaching!" The lookout soldier, holding up his binoculars, suddenly spotted two flags being raised high by the approaching group.

One of them was a black battle flag. As the soldier ran, the flag fluttered in the fierce wind. Upon closer inspection, the soldier saw that the flag was embroidered with a totem of crossed swords protecting a divine dragon.

On the other side was a flag that was entirely blue, embroidered with a black tortoise pattern.

The soldiers were immediately startled and shouted, "Commander, those are the flags of the Imperial Guards and the Xuanjia Navy!"

It was Wei Fengsheng and his group who came from the Mysterious Realm of the Illusory Lake!

"Master, we have successfully reclaimed the Illusion Lake Secret Realm!"

The blue-haired boy's dragon eyes gleamed with pride as he handed Jiang Ran a shimmering crystal.

"Are you injured?" Jiang Ran activated her Purple Jade Demon Eyes, her purple eyes flashing continuously over Bai Mei.

"I'm tough, those little injuries healed long ago," Bai Mei said nonchalantly.

Jiang Ran then accepted the Jade Map Spirit of the Illusory Lake Secret Realm.

"The aura emanating from the provincial-level jade map spirit is indeed different." Jiang Ran grasped the jade map spirit and examined it closely.

The Jade Spirit of the Illusory Lake is a white crystal. Strangely, it constantly changes between reality and illusion, twinkling like stars in the sky.

"Thank you for your hard work." Jiang Ran said gently as she stepped down from the throne and helped Wei Fengsheng and the others up one by one. "I will definitely reward you properly."

"It's no trouble at all!" Wei Fengsheng said, his face showing gratitude. "Your Highness, we are dirty..."

"It's alright. This dust and blood are your medals. How can you call them dirty?"

They returned in a hurry; they hadn't even had time to shower after coming through the teleportation array before rushing over.

They were constantly facing danger, unable to sleep or eat properly, and everyone lost weight.

But under such immense pressure, human limits are constantly being pushed to the limit.

As soon as they entered, Jiang Ran noticed that Wei Fengsheng and the others' cultivation levels had improved by leaps and bounds.

Thanks to the opportunities he had previously encountered, Wei Fengsheng's cultivation aptitude underwent a transformation. In just one year, he has now broken through to the fifth level of the Sea of ​​Consciousness Realm. It is estimated that he encountered some miracle on his journey.

Zhou Bao and Hu Xiang were the same; they both broke through to the Sea of ​​Consciousness Realm.

Hu Lian has always been exceptionally talented. After being away for a few months, his cultivation level has also improved, and it is now similar to Wei Fengsheng's.