I become a god in another world

Chapter 733 Holding a Meeting
Chapter 733

"Lord Zhao—"

Upon hearing this, the crowd hesitated at first, but then Zhao Fusheng signaled for people to count.

Jia Yi was somewhat curious and spoke first:
"Lord Zhao, in this ghostly calamity, you used a total of several ghostly powers, didn't you?"

Through Zhao Fusheng's speech, Jia Yi realized that she seemed to have no qualms about the power of the evil spirits she controlled, and was even deliberately speaking frankly about it.

A ghost tamer typically controls only one ghost, supplemented by a malevolent creature for self-defense.

After all, dealing with vengeful ghosts is no small matter; if things get out of control, there will be no hope of redemption.

Few dare to command so many ghosts, especially powerful ones, like her.

However, Zhao Fusheng's actions also opened up a new way of thinking for everyone: as long as they can suppress the evil spirits and control multiple spirits, they can balance the power of the spirits and use the laws of the spirits to come up with various methods in ghost cases, which is also a way to survive.

Zhao Fusheng glanced at him and nodded:

"I put almost all my effort into this ghost case."

Hong Tian mustered his courage and asked:
"How many ghosts does Your Excellency command in total?"

As soon as he finished speaking, whether it was his imagination or not, the child sitting at Zhao Fusheng's feet with his back pressed tightly against Zhao Fusheng seemed to look up at him. This glance made him panic and feel extremely frightened, but the words he had spoken were like water spilled, and could not be taken back.

Zhao Fusheng didn't take it to heart and said frankly:
"I possess a method to suppress ghosts, capable of controlling spirits and bestowing divine titles. Before this ghost case, I had a total of six gods within me." After saying this, she couldn't help but frown.

"Please inquire about matters related to the ghost calamity in Wuqing County. Don't waste my time. My strength or weakness is irrelevant to your lives. Seize the opportunity to learn from my experience so that you can fight for your life in ghost cases in the future, instead of waiting for others to rescue you every time."

Her rebuke made Hong Tian's face turn bright red.

"Yes--"

He dared not speak, and everyone's faces showed thoughtful expressions.

However, Zhao Fusheng's admission that she had the help of six gods still surprised everyone, as her strength exceeded everyone's expectations.

After the Wuqing County case, she subdued Fengdu, and with Wang and Jiang, the two devils, now on her list of gods, she was even more powerful.

Most importantly, she is currently in a stable condition and her emotions have not spiraled out of control.

This means that her reign was far more stable and longer than that of her predecessors.

Jia Yi even guessed that her strength was not simply due to the laws of the gods. The ghost domain she had just opened was extremely powerful, with a fierce aura surging within, unlike what an ordinary vengeful ghost could display.

As a powerful ghost tamer, Jia Yi sensed an extremely strong sense of crisis.

There aren't many auras in this world that can send chills down his spine; even the capital city back then couldn't frighten him like this.

But Zhao Fusheng's ghost realm gave him an ominous feeling, as if if he were to fall into it, he would never be able to return.

……

"My lord, after you cleared up the ghost case in Wuqing County, is it completely closed?" someone asked.

This matter concerned everyone's lives, and as soon as the person asking the question uttered these words, everyone's faces showed lingering fear.

The calamity in Wuqing County was not only dangerous at its source, but also had a huge impact, spreading to the capital city and nearly destroying the city that had been peaceful for decades.

Everyone recalled the earlier crisis with the Ghost Tree, how its rank had rapidly increased in just one day, which was truly terrifying.

"The centipede is dead but not stiff."

Zhao Fusheng glanced at everyone and said:

"The original evil spirit in Wuqing County has been eliminated, but its residual malevolent energy is still a scourge. It will revive wherever it goes and will not be easily resolved."

Those in the council chamber who heard this changed their expressions drastically.

"What should we do if we encounter such a ghostly calamity?" Zhou Quan asked nervously.

"Nip it in the bud and suppress it as early as possible."

After saying that, Zhao Fusheng said:
"This is also why I am convening this meeting today. My strength is ultimately limited, and I am always unable to be in two places at once."

She understood that it was unrealistic for her to eliminate all the ghostly scourges of the world by herself alone. The best solution was to establish rules to constrain those who controlled ghosts in order to solve problems.

"After this matter is settled, I will ask you all to formulate a plan to find out about the Chang family's activities in recent years, and then send people to places that have dealings with the Chang family."

She paused at this point:
"As I said before, anyone who has dealt with the Chang family may be marked by the Chang family's evil ghost laws, which will then give rise to the remnants of the ghost tree. Given the opportunity, the ghost tree will take root and sprout, causing harm to people's lives."

Upon hearing this, everyone realized the seriousness of the problem.

Zhao Fusheng intended to send people to suppress the remnants of the ghost case in Wuqing County. No wonder she mentioned the cause and effect of the Wuqing County case in such detail and allowed everyone to inquire about the details of the ghost case's rules.

This was a matter of life and death, so everyone immediately took it to heart, and someone immediately asked:
"Sir, what should I do if I encounter a ghost calling for my soul?"

"Ignore it, don't pay attention, don't respond, and immediately think of other events to dilute the influence of the ghost's call to the soul," Zhao Fusheng replied.

"grown ups……"

Everyone asked questions, afraid of missing any details.

……

Fifteen minutes passed quickly.

Zhao Fusheng straightened his expression, and only then did everyone reluctantly return to their original positions.

After this conversation, Jia Yi and the others gained a better understanding of her personality.

She shares some similarities with Feng Du in personality, but she is also different from Feng Du. She is more stable and has more energy than Feng Du.

In its early years, Fengdu was on the verge of a resurgence of evil spirits and was preoccupied with its own problems. It was aware of many of the ills of the capital but was powerless to change them.

Zhao Fusheng was different.

She is stronger than Feng Du, and here she has no acquaintances or friends, so she is not bound by old feelings.

"I will stay in the capital for about half a month this time."

Zhao Fusheng said:

"There are three objectives. First, I will take control of the Demon Suppression Division afterward."

As she said this, she looked around.

Kuai Manzhou also stopped pulling on the ghost thread and looked up when he heard this.

When Jia Yi and the others met her gaze, they quickly lowered their heads, acknowledging her status.

No one objected, which meant no one resisted.

A look of satisfaction appeared on Zhao Fusheng's face:
"Secondly, there is the ghost disaster in Wuqing County that I mentioned earlier."

This was the main purpose of her trip.

Everyone felt a chill run down their spines as they heard Zhao Fusheng say:
"The calamity in Wuqing County is caused by the old lady of the Chang family. Although I have already taken her into my ghost realm, the lingering effects are still present. If left unchecked, it could lead to a tragedy like the one that happened in the capital today. After today's events are over, I need someone to immediately compile a list of the Chang family's activities over the years and draft a plan. Mark out the places that may have interacted with the Chang family and have been marked. Then, I request that five gold generals, each with two silver generals and a ghost tamer, be dispatched in five groups to these places."

As Zhao Fusheng spoke, her gaze swept over the crowd again, but this time no one dared to meet her eyes.

Although I know that dealing with the aftermath of this ghost case is inevitable.

Solving the ghost case was a matter of life and death, and none of the people present wanted to take the risk, so they all decided to let Zhao Fusheng call out the names himself.

Zhao Fusheng was aware of what everyone was thinking, and smiled slightly at the scene:
"I hope that you will all volunteer to help. I will mark those who are willing to take the initiative to resolve the aftermath of ghost cases with a ghost seal to help them quell the resurgence of evil spirits."

Her words immediately changed everyone's expressions.

This gave them a clear advantage over the demon tamers. “If General Yin and the other envoys make great contributions, we can consider rewarding them accordingly. You can go down and discuss this matter, and let me know when you have finished.”

The crowd was now in a state of panic.

The power of Zhao Fusheng's Ghost Seal is evident to all.

During the ghostly calamity in the capital, the commotion on Yanling Street in the eastern part of the city was so great, but the place suppressed by the ghost accomplice of Erlang Shen was not damaged.

"I...I'm willing to share the burdens of adults—"

Hong Tian was the first to step forward.

The others followed suit and spoke up one by one.

This situation is unprecedented.

When the capital is sealed, most of the Golden Generals are in a delicate state. For example, Xie Jingsheng is a good sign as long as he can prevent the evil spirits from reviving and avoid causing trouble for others. Generally, Golden Generals do not need to take action in ghost cases. The role of Golden Generals is to deter and suppress, and to protect the ghost controllers below.

But as soon as Zhao Fusheng took over the Demon Suppression Division, it was as if he brought fresh power.

She is fully capable of printing for the dying Golden Generals, which would be like extending their lives. These Golden Generals, who have been inactive for many years, might actually become one of the powerful forces of the Demon Suppression Division in order to prolong their lives.

Jia Yi paused for a moment upon seeing this, then looked thoughtful.

Zhao Fusheng nodded, satisfied.
"You can discuss this further, and I will make a decision then."

After finishing her account of Wuqing County, she continued:

"The third thing I did while staying in the capital was to prepare to establish a shrine there."

"shrine?"

Jia Yi asked curiously:

"Does Your Excellency mean you want the people of the capital to worship your golden statue?"

His words stirred something within everyone.

The Han Dynasty lasted for hundreds of years, so this situation was not unusual.

There are always different preferences among those who control ghosts. Some like to collect exorbitant taxes, while others prefer to be worshipped and offered sacrifices by the people.

"No, I plan to establish fifteen temples in the five cities. These temples will be established by Lord Wang and Lord Jiang. Their rule is to form a ghost domain. Once you worship the ghosts and gods, you will be worshipped by them and protected by their power. This will greatly reduce the number of cases and the level of danger for the Ghost Tamers of the Demon Suppression Division."

Hong Tian immediately recalled the ghost statue that Liao Wu, a soldier, had knelt before on Yanling Street in the East City.

But Jia Yi thought further ahead.

While the statues of ghosts and deities may seem to ward off and exorcise ghosts, their underlying principles overlap with a certain aspect of the Demon Suppression Bureau—meaning that once ghost and deity temples become widespread, the role of the Demon Suppression Bureau's ghost-controllers may significantly decline.

This means that the status and power of the demon tamers in the Demon Suppression Division will be affected.

As he thought of this, a look of understanding flashed in his eyes.

When Feng Du was alive, he had thought about changing the structure of the Demon Suppression Bureau, but he dared not act rashly.

He was no longer qualified to 'take action,' fearing it would cause chaos in the Demon Suppression Division, which would be detrimental to the country and its people.

Now that Zhao Fusheng has made her move, it's anyone's guess how far she'll go.

……

Many of the general-level ghost riders were not fools; they vaguely sensed something was amiss—but their backgrounds were of varying quality, and many felt something was wrong, yet couldn't quite put their finger on it.

For many demon tamers, this is good news.

When a ghost story occurs, those above will mostly assign tasks, while those below will be the ones risking their lives.

Now that there's a way to control the number of ghost cases and their level of danger, it's naturally a good thing for ordinary ghost handlers.

They couldn't see the future direction and changes of the Demon Suppression Division; they only cared about immediate interests and their own lives.

Because the two sides are in different positions, their feelings will naturally be different.

After finishing his business, Zhao Fusheng looked at the people around him and said meaningfully:

"Gentlemen, please take the case of the ghost in Wuqing County as a warning."

She said:

“I know that everyone here who has entered this council chamber is a great figure who has been controlling ghosts for many years, and they do not need me to teach them how to conduct themselves.”

As soon as she finished speaking, many people's tense expressions relaxed and they showed smiles.

"But the people are not pigs or dogs, and should not be over-harvested. I think that for you all, the key is to first protect yourselves, and then take care of your families and those who rely on you. This is the foundation of stability. Don't put the cart before the horse."

Zhao Fusheng said no more.

The drawbacks of the Great Han Dynasty's Demon Suppression Division did not develop in a short time, and naturally, they could not be changed in a short time either.

She cannot rush things, otherwise it may easily provoke the rebellious mentality of these people—they dare not express any dissatisfaction with her, but in places she cannot see, it is only the people in various administrative centers who suffer.

"Afterwards, I will be in charge of the Demon Suppression Division, but once this matter is over, I will rush back to Wan'an County. All matters in the capital will be handled by Jia Yi and Lord Jia."

Zhao Fusheng acted swiftly and decisively, stating his decision:
"During my tenure at the Demon Suppression Division, I will change one of its rules."

Her words startled everyone, and they all listened attentively.

One emperor and one courtier.

Each commander of the Demon Suppression Division has a different personality and may create different laws and regulations.

“In the past, the laws governing the suppression of demons stipulated that the generals and officers stationed in the local government offices had to complete a certain number of cases each year.”

After Zhao Fusheng finished speaking, the others nodded. She thought for a moment and then said:

"Then this condition will be slightly changed, and the annual case handling quota standard will be lowered in various regions."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression immediately changed.

Some were happy, some were anxious. Jia Yi suddenly stood up, about to speak:
"grown ups--"

Zhao Fusheng then said:
"The tasks for counties, prefectures, and states are halved, and the penalties for failure to complete them remain the same, but there will be rewards if they are completed."

"When a county-level magistrate completes his task, a ghost seal will be stamped on him annually by a general at the prefecture level or above to consolidate the stability of the evil spirits. If a prefecture-level general achieves the required number of cases handled in his jurisdiction, the frequency of ghostly incidents in his jurisdiction will also be taken into account. Those who perform outstandingly will also have their ghost seals stamped by their superiors."

Following this logic, the final provincial-level generals would be in charge of Jia Yi, who was at the level of a Gold General or even a King General.

"I will discuss and formulate specific standards with you all later."

These conditions were not harsh at all; in fact, they were unexpected and sparked much discussion.

Having finished discussing the important matters, Zhao Fusheng did not linger any longer.

"The capital city needs people to clean up the mess and bury the dead. We can conscript laborers, paying them according to the daily wage standard. The Demon Suppression Division will then approve and pay this sum. It is crucial to act quickly to prevent a plague from spreading in the capital," Zhao Fusheng warned.

"The autumn harvest is just around the corner; we must not let it interfere with important matters."

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison, and then Zhao Fusheng announced the adjournment of the meeting.

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　　(End of this chapter)